Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce (Vegan)
Yield
8 servingsPrep
15 minCook
1 hrsReady
1 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | cups |
mushrooms
sliced |
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
peeled and minced |
|
| 1 | cup |
lentils
uncooked, dried |
|
| 3 | cups |
water
|
|
| 16 | ounces |
tomato sauce
no salt |
|
| 6 | ounces |
tomato paste
|
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
sugar
|
|
| ½ | cup |
water
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
onions
chopped |
|
| 473 | ml |
mushrooms
sliced |
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
peeled and minced |
|
| 237 | ml |
lentils
uncooked, dried |
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
water
|
|
| 462.4 | ml/g |
tomato sauce
no salt |
|
| 173.4 | ml/g |
tomato paste
|
|
| 7.5 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 118 | ml |
water
|
|
Directions
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.
