Vegan Channel - Pasta al forno classica

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and provides creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a low-calorie alternative with a cheesy flavor.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in lentils and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add tomato sauce, spinach, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Combine the lentil mixture with the cooked pasta in a large bowl.

Transfer the pasta-lentil mixture to a baking dish.

Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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