Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• 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.