1 onion peeled and chopped
2tablespoon olive oil
1 15 oz can of green lentils
2 carrots, scraped and diced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small zucchini washe'd and sliced
1 15 oz can of crushed tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoon fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 quart of vegetable stock (1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, a carrot,
salt & pepper to taste
2 ounces of thin pasta shapes
Saute onion in oil for 5 min-add beans, all vegetables, garlic, and dried basil(if using) and seasonings and cook for 5 more minutes; add the stock or water and cover for 20-30 minutes; add pasta and cook for a further 10 minutes. If you are using fresh basil add this now and check the seasoning. Serve warm. Very filling dish. Serve with crusty vegan bread.