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Lentil Spaghetti Sauce

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1.5 hr
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Cooking Method:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Calories: 220
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Dairy-free
Description

Tim Mesler's lentil spaghetti sauce — onion and garlic sautéed in oil, combined with lentils, dried red pepper, and beef broth, simmered covered for 30 minutes, then finished with canned tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, basil, and oregano and cooked uncovered for an hour. A hearty, protein-rich meat-free sauce that works beautifully over pasta.

Ingredients
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 Cups Cooking oil
  • 1 1/2 Cups Lentils, washed
  • 1 Dried red pepper, crumbled
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 Cups Beef broth
  • 1 tsp. Basil
  • 1/2 tsp. Oregano
  • 16 oz. Canned tomatoes
  • 6 oz. Tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. Vinegar
Instructions
  1. 1
    Sauté onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add lentils, crumbled red pepper, black pepper, and beef broth. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, basil, and oregano.
  4. 4
    Simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and flavorful.
  5. 5
    Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 220kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 480mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
Dietary Fiber 8g32%
Sugars 6g
Protein 10g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The vinegar added at the end brightens the whole sauce and balances the richness of the lentils — don't skip it.

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