Thick Cheesy, Tomato, Lentil Pasta Sauce

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 26 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried red lentils
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (i used cheddar and monteray)
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons seasoning (i used celery salt, parsley, onion pw)
• salt and pepper
• 3/4-1 cup tomato sauce (or favorite pasta sauce)
• 1 garlic clove

Recipe

• 1 cook the lentils in the water until tender. i do a taste test for the lentils to see if they are done. drain the lentils if they are a little watery. saute the onion with garlic in oil over medium hear until onion is tender.
• 2 add the seasoning, lentils, tomato sauce and cheese. stir until cheese is melty and everything is well combined. pour over or spoon over (depending how thick it is) pasta.