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Italian lentil hotpot

Name: Italian lentil hotpot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tbs oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1/2 tsp dried italian herbs; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 690g bottle passata sauce; 2 x 425g can brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 375g packet commercial gnocchi; 1/2 cup grated cheese

Serves: 6

Prep: 15

Cook: 15

This hearty meal will satisfy the appetite of all your family. Simple to make and it has an Italian twist.

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Ingredients

1 tbs oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 tsp dried italian herbs
1 cup sliced mushrooms
690g bottle passata sauce
2 x 425g can brown lentils, rinsed and drained
375g packet commercial gnocchi
1/2 cup grated cheese

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Method

Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot and saute onion and carrot until just soft.
Step 2
Add italian herbs and mushrooms and saute for 1 min.
Step 3
Stir through passata sauce and lentils. Bring mixture to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins until sauce is slightly thickened.
Step 4
Bring large pot of water to boil and add gnocchi. When gnocchi comes to surface of water remove and drain.
Step 5
Place lentil sauce in a casserole dish and top with gnocchi. Sprinkle with cheese.
Step 6
Place under griller and grill until cheese is melted.