Title: Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce (Vegan)
Categories: Pasta Lowfat Dec
Yield: 8 Servings

1	c	Chopped onions
2	c	Sliced mushrooms
3		Garlic cloves; finely choppe
1	c	Uncooked dried lentils
3	c	Water
16	oz	Canned tomato sauce; no salt
6	oz	Tomato paste
1 1/2	ts	Sugar
1/2	c	Water

Thick and rich with mushrooms, lentils and spices, this sauce is high in protein and fiber as well as in flavor. If you like a thick pasta sauce, this is it. In a large nonstick sauce pan over medium heat add onions mushrooms and garlic adding a bit of water to prevent sticking. Cook until tender, about 5 min. Add lentils and water. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cover and cook for 40 min. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and cook 20 min stirring occasionally. add more water if a thinner sauce is desired. Serve over pasta or rice. Note: in the original recipe it called for sauteing the onions & mushrooms in 2 t of olive oil. You can do this but it will increase the cal & fat % Nutrition (per serving): 142 calories Total Fat 1 g (4% of calories) Source: Lean Luscious and Meatless, Page(s): 200, Date Published: 1992, by Bobbie Hinman & Millie Snyder :

D/L from Prodigy 12-14-94. Recipe collection of Sue Smith. 1.80á

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