Rotini Lentil Pizza Bake – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 4 cups (1 L) rotini pasta
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 1½ cup (375 mL) sliced pepperoni
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups (750 mL) sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups (500 mL) sliced green bell pepper
• 3 cups (750 mL) tomato sauce
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) tomato paste
• 2½ cups (625 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained & rinsed
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dried basil
• ½ tsp (2 mL) red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
• ½ cup (375 mL) grated mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup (60 mL) black olives
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil (optional)