- Remove spice packet.
- Wash and drain lentils.
- Place lentils in a pot and add 8 cups low sodium chicken broth and 1 tbsp of spice mix.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover and simmer on low heat until lentils are almost tender, about 25-30 minutes (the yellow beans may take longer. Do not add the tomatoes until the yellow beans are almost tender).
- Add 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes to pot and simmer until juices evaporate a little, about 8 minutes.
- Add 2/3 cup dried elbow pasta and simmer until tender, but still firm to the bite.
- Simmer until time to serve.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.