Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce Recipe
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Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce

By: Jill  
"This 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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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 145 | Total Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2005 by Fou Fou 
A nice alternative way to eat lentils. Heed this warning though: if you cook the lentils as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by CHINNILASS 
Added fresh oregano and basil and black pepper to season; could have done with more, though. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by Jerrol 
I suggest adding the mushrooms and zucchini 10 minutes before serving, so they do not become... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by BREEZYONE 
thick and tastes good, but a little sweet for my taste. I would make it the same without the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by DAC097 
This sauce was a little too sweet for me--maybe if I eliminated the sugar it would be good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by LOVECED 
Mmmmm mmmmm good! I omitted the sugar and added a sprinkle of locatelli cheese to the top... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2005 by brennagolena 
I loved this and so did my boyfriend! I added a large, chopped carrot to the mix of veggies.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by TANG968 
Makes a hearty, delicious, vegan meal. Loved it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by DONNASCH 
I left out the sugar and the last bit of water intentionally, and the garlic less... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by LindaT 
Oh boy was this good. Somewhere between 4 and 5 stars for me. Extremely healthy, full of... MORE

 
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