Sauté the aromatics

• Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
• Add the garlic, onion and red pepper flakes and sauté until soft and fragrant.

Toast the lentils

• Add the lentils to the pot and toast them for a couple of minutes, stirring.

Add water and seasonings

• Pour in the water.
• Stir in the Herbamare, garlic powder and black pepper.
• Bring to a boil.

Cook the pastina with the lentils

• Add the pastina to the boiling water.
• Cook until the pastina and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

Finish and serve

• Top with the chopped parsley and enjoy.