Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce (Vegan)

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Chopped onions
2 cups	474ml	Sliced mushrooms
3		Garlic cloves - finely choppe
1 cup	237ml	Uncooked dried lentils
3 cups	711ml	Water
16 oz	454g	Canned tomato sauce - no salt
6 oz	170g	Tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Sugar
1/2 cup	118ml	Water

Recipe Instructions

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Thick and rich with mushrooms, lentils and spices, this sauce is high in protein and fiber as well as in flavor. If you like a thick pasta sauce, this is it. In a large nonstick sauce pan over medium heat add onions mushrooms and garlic adding a bit of water to prevent sticking. Cook until tender, about 5 min. Add lentils and water. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cover and cook for 40 min. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and cook 20 min stirring occasionally. add more water if a thinner sauce is desired. Serve over pasta or rice. Note: in the original recipe it called for sauteing the onions & mushrooms in 2 t of olive oil. You can do this but it will increase the cal & fat % Nutrition (per serving): 142 calories Total Fat 1 g (4% of calories) Lean Luscious and Meatless, Page(s): 200, Date Published: 1992, by Bobbie Hinman & Millie Snyder :

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