Name: Lentil Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6

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1 (14 ounce) jar Pasta Sauce
1 tablespoon Olive Oil (or other cooking oil)
2 cups Mixed Vegetables (like Onion, Zucchini, Mushrooms or Spinach), diced
2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 pound cooked Pasta, such as Spaghetti
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)
3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 cup dry Brown Lentils

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add vegetables and garlic. Sauté about 5 minutes.
Add lentils and water to vegetables and bring to a boil, stirring to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of your pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until lentils are just getting tender.
Stir in tomato sauce seasonings. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Sauce should be quite thick, but if it is too thick, add a spoonful or two of water.
Serve with your favorite pasta (and parmesan cheese, if using), and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1/6 of recipe without cheese	% Daily Value
Calories	470
Fat	7 g	9%
Saturated Fat	2 g	10%
Cholesterol	7 mg	2%
Sodium	126 mg	6%
Total Carbohydrates	79 g	29%
Fiber	12 g	43%
Sugars	7 g
Protein	22 g	44%

Ingredient Nutrition Info

Garlic

Garlic contains vitamin B6, manganese and phosphorus.

Lentils

Cooked lentils are rich in folate and iron.