Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce

Summary
Sicilian Lentil Pasta SauceThis is a very nice, thick sauce. It has a meat taste, without the meat. Nice and hearty, great with a crusty bread on a cold, Fall day.
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Integrated
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 3 cups water
- 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.Add onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic.Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add lentils and 3 cups water to vegetables.Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 to 60 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and 1/2 cup water.Bring to a boil.Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.If necessary, add more water to keep the sauce from sticking.Be careful not to dilute; the sauce should be quite thick.
Per Serving:
- 145 calories
- protein 8.9g 18% DV
- carbohydrates 25.5g 8% DV
- fat 1.8g 3% DV
- cholesterolmg
- sodium 466.1mg 19% DV.
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