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 (or broth). Cover and cook on low heat until lentils are tender (20-35 minutes). Add tomato paste, 3/4 cup water and seasonings. Cover and cook until lentils are soft and mushy (about 10-15 minutes). Serve over cooked spaghetti. If desired, sprinkle with grated 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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