THICK CHEESY, TOMATO, LENTIL PASTA SAUCE

Thick Cheesy, Tomato, Lentil Pasta Sauce image

Provided by valgal123

Time 32m

Yield 3 cups, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dried red lentils
1/2 medium onion
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup shredded cheese (i used cheddar and monteray)
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons seasoning (i used celery salt, parsley, onion pw)
salt and pepper
3/4-1 cup tomato sauce (or favorite pasta sauce)
1 garlic clove

Steps:

Cook the lentils in the water until tender. I do a taste test for the lentils to see if they are done. Drain the lentils if they are a little watery. Saute the onion with garlic in oil over medium hear until onion is tender.
Add the seasoning, lentils, tomato sauce and cheese. Stir until cheese is melty and everything is well combined. Pour over or spoon over (depending how thick it is) pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 14.5, Sodium 477.5, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.2