Pasta with Walnuts, Lentils, and Peppers Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 1 serving (3oz) spaghetti (I used Kamut pasta)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, dry toasted
• 1/2 cup + 1-2 tbsp medium heat salsa (I used Simply Natural brand)
• 1.5-2 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil
• 2-2.5 tbsp nutritional yeast (gives it a creaminess)
• 1-1.5 tbsp ketchup
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp dried basil (fresh would be lovely!)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 / 4-1/2 cup chopped red pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 1/3 cup cooked lentils