Instant Pot Lentils and Pasta

Adapted from Sweet Simple Vegan

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 pound carrots, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 - 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 cups water
• 3 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1 pound dried lentils, rinsed
• 8 ounces small pasta
• 1 - 16-ounce bag frozen spinach

METHOD: 

• Set Instant Pot to SAUTE and add oil to heat
• Add onions, carrots and celery and saute until onions are transparent
• Add the rest of the ingredients except the frozen spinach
• Stir well to combine
• Set Instant Pot to MANUAL for 10 minutes, quick release.
• Stir in frozen spinach until thawed and let sit a few minutes before serving