Baked Rotini (Lentil Bolognese with Ricotta)

Ingredients

• 1 box (10 oz.) Banza Brown Rice rotini
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup cooked brown lentils (¾ cup dry). To save time: buy pre-cooked
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¾ cup ricotta
• 1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• Freshly chopped basil or parsley for garnish