3 cups vegetable broth
1/3 cup onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2/3 cup julienne carrots
1 1/3 cup zucchini, sliced lengthwise and then into 1/4 slices
1/3 cup lentils
1-14oz can diced tomatoes (or petite diced), well drained
1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh)
1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or fresh)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8-12 oz pasta (bowtie, penne, mostachioli, twists, macaroni - bigger pasta is better)
Bring the broth to a boil. Add onion, garlic, and carrots. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add zucchini, lentils, and tomatoes. Return to boil and reduce to simmer. Add herbs and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Serve sauce over pasta with warm garlic toast.