Penne with Lentils and Spinach Gelson's

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 Melissas organic garlic cloves, minced
• 2 McCormick organic bay leaves
• 1 1/3 cups 4 ounces Raos homemade whole wheat penne rigate pasta
• 10 ounces organic baby spinach, rinsed, but not dried
• 2 tablespoons Napa Valley organic olive oil
• 4 tablespoons grated Reggiano Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper