Step 1

Sweat the garlic & onions in the oil in a large, heavy saucepan.

Step 2

Add the chopped chilli, tomato paste & carrots & cook for 5 minutes or so, until soft.

Step 3

Add the tomato pasata, and all the herbs & chilli powder and stir.

Step 4

Add in the lentils, the stock powder, the water & the wine.

Step 5

Bring to the boil, then reduce to a slight simmer.

Step 6

Cook until the lentils are tender- around half an hour.

Step 7

Taste & adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Serve with a sprinkle of parsley & some crusty bread.