Creamy and comforting one-pot cheesy lentil pasta with garlic, herbs, and melted cheddar. Perfect for quick family dinners.

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5 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp mixed Italian herbs

1 can green or brown lentils, drained

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 cans chopped or whole tomatoes (14oz / 400g each)

½ tsp balsamic vinegar

½ tsp brown sugar

300 g (11 oz) dried pasta

170 g (6 oz) grated cheddar cheese

1. In a large pan, saute garlic until fragrant and add mixed herbs with lentils.

2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar to create the sauce.

3. Add dried pasta and fill the tomato can one and a half times with water, then pour into the pan.

4. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring regularly until pasta is al dente.

5. Adjust consistency by adding more water if too thick or simmering longer if too thin.

6. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot!

Add spinach or chili flakes for variation. Use vegan cheese for a dairy-free version.

Keywords: Cheesy Lentil Pasta, one pot pasta, lentil bolognese, vegetarian sauce