1 c Chopped onions

2 c Sliced mushrooms

3 Garlic cloves; finely choppe

1 c Uncooked dried lentils

3 c Water

16 oz Canned tomato sauce; no salt

6 oz Tomato paste

1 1/2 ts Sugar

1/2 c Water

Thick and rich with mushrooms, lentils and spices, this sauce is high in protein and fiber as well as in flavor. If you like a thick pasta sauce, this is it. In a large nonstick sauce pan over medium heat add onions mushrooms and garlic adding a bit of water to prevent sticking. Cook until tender, about 5 min. Add lentils and water. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cover and cook for 40 min. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and cook 20 min stirring occasionally. add more water if a thinner sauce is desired. Serve over pasta or rice. Note: in the original recipe it called for sauteing the onions & mushrooms in 2 t of olive oil. You can do this but it will increase the cal & fat % Nutrition (per serving): 142 calories Total Fat 1 g (4% of calories) Source: Lean Luscious and

Meatless, Page(s): 200, Date Published: 1992, by Bobbie Hinman & Millie Snyder : D/L from Prodigy 12-14-94. Recipe collection of Sue Smith. 1.80?