Lentil Spaghetti Sauce

Lentil spaghetti Sauce ? 26.2g Carbs, 5g Fiber, 4g sugar

Recipe #56624 From Www.Recipezaar.Com

A Delicious Low-Fat Vegetarian if Not Using beef broth) Pasta Sauce.From: The Dietitians of Canada

Servings: 6

Time to Make: 45 min

Prep: 10 min


 * 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (i Use Broth Instead)
 * 1 Onion, Chopped
 * 2 cloves garlic, Minced or Pressed
 * 1 Cup Uncooked red lentils
 * 2 Cups water or beef broth or vegetable broth
 * 1 (5 1/2 Oz) Can tomato Paste
 * 3/4 Cup water
 * 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh parsley (or 1 Tsp Dried)
 * 1/2 Tsp Dried oregano
 * 1/2 Tsp salt
 * 1 Pinch cayenne pepper

In a Large Saucepan Cook Onion And garlic in oil For About
 * 5 Minutes, or Until Tender. Add Lentils And water (orBroth). Cover And Cook on Low Heat Until Lentils AreTender (20-35 Minutes).

Add tomato Paste, 3/4 Cup water And Seasonings. Cover AndCook Until Lentils Are Soft And Mushy (about 10-15 Minutes).

Serve Over Cooked spaghetti. if Desired, Sprinkle WithGrated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Makes 6 Servings

Nutrition Per Serving:
 * 161 Calories, 28 Calories From Fat, 3.1g Total Fat,
 * 0.5g Saturated Fat, 1.7g Polyunsaturated Fat,
 * 0.8 Monounsaturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol,
 * 406mg Sodium, 486mg Potassium, 26.2g Total Carbs,
 * 5g Dietary Fiber, 4g Sugars, 9g Protein

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