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Lentil Spaghetti
Number of Servings 8   Serving Size 1 cup
Preparation Time 15 minutes   Cooking Time 1 hour
         
Quantities Ingredients
1/2 cuponion, chopped
2 teaspoonsgarlic, minced
1/2 green peppergreen pepper, chopped
1 cupcooked lentils (1/2 cup dry)
2 cups (15 ounce can)tomato sauce
1 teaspoonWorchestire sauce
1 cupwater
1/4 teaspoonoregano, basil, cumin or thyme
3 cupscooked spaghetti noodles
 pepper to taste


Equipment Instructions
  • 2 saucepans
  • mixing spoon
  • frying pan
  • measuring cup
  • measuring cup
  • measuring spoons
  • can opener
  • strainer or colander

  1. In frying pan, sautŽ onion. garlic, green pepper in about 1 tablespoon water.
  2. When vegetables are tender, add remaining ingredients except spaghetti noodles. Simmer on low for one hour. Watch closely, if it thickens too much, add enough water to keep it at the desired consistency
  3. Serve the lentil sauce over cooked spaghetti noodles.

NOTES: Serving Suggestion: Top with shredded cheese and serve with whole wheat bread or rolls
Nutrition Information
Calories 140
Total Fat 1 gram
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Protein 6 grams
Carbohydrates 29 grams
Fiber 5 grams
Sugar 2 grams
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 4%
Iron 30%
 
     

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