Pasta with Spiced Lentils and Tomatoes

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   In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic and onion over moderate heat.

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   When they sizzle, add the cummin, coriander, giner, and red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute.

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   Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with your hands, and stir in the broth, lentils, and sugar.

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   Simmer until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thick, about 30 minutes.

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   Then stir in the yogurt and the basil and spoon over cooked pasta.

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   Note: To make reduced chicken broth.

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   Put the canned broth of your choice in a heavy saucepan and boil briskly until it has reduced to half of its original volume (approximately 15 minutes to reduce 2 cups of broth to one cup).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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