Penne with Vegetarian Red Lentil Sauce

Ingredients

• • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup (95 g) dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 lb (340 g) penne or other short pasta
  • Fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated, for serving