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Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Jill PHOTO BY: Daniel den Hoed

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 45 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 20 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

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 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 Jerrol
I suggest adding the mushrooms and zucchini 10 minutes before serving, so they do not become... 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 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 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 Jan. 23, 2003 by TANG968
Makes a hearty, delicious, vegan meal. Loved it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by BROTHERMEAT
Wow! I was really impressed with the heartiness. Everyone who ate it loved it. I added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by HINNERK
Great recipe. I added 1 cup of celery and 1/2 cup of carrot. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by erika
Great hearty texture. I added Italian spices and a pinch of cinnamon. MORE

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