Sauce, Marinara Spaghetti

Ethnicity

American  

Base Type

Vegetable  

Course

Entree  

Preparation Time

10-30 Minutes  

Difficulty

Easy  

Serving Size

Refresh / Double it

Comments

Very good. I like this MUCH better than store bought.  

Source

 

Source Description

 

Last Modified

2014-10-07  

User

Joyce McGuire

                
2 t
 olive oil 

1 ea
medium onion, white 

2 ea
clove garlic 

1 cn
28 oz tomato 

2 t
 tomato paste 

1/4 t
dried oregano 

1/4 c
dried lentils (optional)

1 ea
 bay leaves (optional)

            

Simmer lentils in water until soft.  Add spices as desired.

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and sauté 3 minutes until softened. Toss in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes(with juice), tomato paste, oregano and bay leaf. Simmer, uncovered, about 25 minutes. Add lentils near end of cooking time and let simmer a little longer.