Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      teaspoon      olive oil
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   1      medium        carrot -- chopped
   4      cloves        garlic -- minced
   2      cups          chicken broth -- defatted
     1/2  cup           lentils -- rinsed and drained
   1      pinch         rosemary
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
   2      cups          tomatoes -- chopped
   4      cups          fresh spinach -- torn
   1      pound         pasta -- fussilli or rotini
   4      teaspoons     grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Sauté‚onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil till softened. Add broth, lentils and herbs and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes Add tomatoes, cover and cook 15-20 minutes till lentils are tender. Stir in spinach and cook 5 minutes Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta, toss with sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan.