Lentil Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Lentil Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (I use broth instead); 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 1 cup uncooked red lentil; 2 2 cups beef broth or 2 cups vegetable broth (I prefer beef broth); 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil (I use broth instead)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 cup uncooked red lentil
2 2 cups beef broth or 2 cups vegetable broth (I prefer beef broth)
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper

1
In a large saucepan cook onion and garlic in oil for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
2
Add lentils and water (or broth).
3
Cover and cook on low heat until lentils are tender (20-35 minutes).
4
Add tomato paste, 3/4 cup water and seasonings.
5
Cover and cook until lentils are soft and mushy (about 10-15 minutes).
6
Serve over cooked spaghetti.
7
If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (I use broth instead), 1 onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed, 1 cup uncooked red lentil, and more.

Yes, Lentil Spaghetti Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil Spaghetti Sauce

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