Easy Rigatoni with Lentil Bolognese - Juice Vibes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dry small green lentils, picked and rinsed ( see note)
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 pound rigatoni (you can also use any other variety of pasta)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1-28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1-5 ounces pack baby spinach, rinsed