Hearty Lentil Spaghetti

Name: Hearty Lentil Spaghetti
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the lentils, broth, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
2

Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, basil and oregano. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
3

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with lentil sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.