Recipe Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

Required Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 small zucchini, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 3 cups water
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Preparing/Cooking:

• 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.

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