Pasta Merah Pedas dengan Lentil

Bahan-bahan (3 porsi)

• 1/2 cup dry red lentils ((rinsed in cool water for 1 minute))
• 2 cups water
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced ((3 cloves yield ~1 1/2 Tbsp))
• 1/4 cup carrots ((very finely diced))
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes ((optional))
• 1 15 -ounce can tomato sauce*
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 pinch sea salt ((plus more to taste))
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes ((divided))
• 1 Tbsp dried or fresh oregano
• 1 Tbsp dried or fresh basil
• 1 -2 Tbsp sweetener of choice ((such as organic cane sugar or coconut sugar))
• 1 Tbsp vegan parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces gluten-free pasta