Vegetarian Lentil Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

HEARTY LENTIL SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the lentils, broth, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, basil and oregano. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes., Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with lentil sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

SICILIAN LENTIL PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add lentils and 3 cups water to vegetables. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 to 60 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. If necessary, add more water to keep the sauce from sticking. Be careful not to dilute; the sauce should be quite thick.

LENTIL SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

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

VEGETARIAN LENTIL SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil over a medium heat in a large pot.
• Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot and stir about 5 minutes.
• Add lentils and Italian seasoning.
• Cook and stir until lentils are covered about 2 minutes.
• Break plum tomatoes with hand and add to previous mixture with puree.
• Add 4 cups of water and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer.
• Stir occasionally for about 45 minutes until lentils break down and become tender.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove from heat.
• If eating right away, add yogurt. If you freeze, do not add yogurt yet.
• Prepare pasta in large pot of boiling water with a little salt according to instructions.
• Stir pasta in sauce.
• Top with grated Parmesan if you prefer.

VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI AND LENTIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook onion and garlic in the oil for five minutes until onion is soft.
• Add lentils, chili, salt and pepper, and water.
• Simmer 30 minutes.
• Add stock, basil, oregano, tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar.
• Simmer uncovered approx one hour, stirring occasionally.
• Serve on spaghetti and sprinkle with cheese.