Lentil Ragu

Ingredients

• 1 TBSP olive oil
• 1 medium size onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 TBSP soy sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 3 C water
• 1 C brown lentils, rinsed
• ¾ tsp salt
• Fresh spinach, cut into ½” wide ribbons
• Fresh Parmesan cheese
• Cooked pasta of your choice, orecchiette is my favorite