Lentil Spaghetti Sauce

== Description ==
A delicious low-fat vegetarian if not using beef broth) pasta sauce.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* SourceL Recipe #56624 From www.recipezaar.com, by the Dietitians of Canada
* Time to Make: 45 minutes | Prep: 10 minutes
* Servings: 6
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil (I use broth instead)
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
* 1 cup uncooked red lentils
* 2 cups water or beef broth or vegetable broth
* 1 (5½ oz) can tomato paste
* ¾ cup water
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
* ½ tsp dried oregano
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 pinch cayenne pepper
== Directions ==
# 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, ¾ 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.
== Nutrition information ==
Per Serving:
* 161 calories | 28 calories from fat | 3.1g total fat | 0.5g saturated fat | 1.7g polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g monounsaturated fat | 0g trans fat | 0 mg cholesterol | 406 mg sodium | 486 mg potassium | 26.2g total carbs | 5g dietary fiber | 4g sugars | 9g protein
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