Created by ellie on February 20, 2021
Step 1: In a dutch oven over medium heat add the oil and then add the onion and mushrooms, cook stirring for 1--15 minutes or until the mushrooms are browned and start to stick to the bottom of the pot. Sprinkle with some salt.
Step 2: Stir in the garlic and next 3 ingredients (-red pepper flakes) and cook stirring for a few minutes or until lentils are coated and then add 7 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Step 3: Stir in pasta and 1 teaspoon salt and increase heat and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and simmer, stirring frequently, you may need to add more hot water if it reduces too fast. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
Step 4: Remove pot from heat and stir in cheese and 1/2 cup parsley.
Step 5: Divide among bowl and top with more Parmesan and parsley as desired.