Hearty Lentil Spaghetti

Yields: 8 Servings

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
• 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. Serve on whole wheat spaghetti or spaghetti squash and sprinkle with cheese.

Source: Taste of Home