Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 16 ounce tomato sauce canned
• 2 cups mushrooms fresh sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 6 ounce tomato paste canned
• 0.5 cup water 
• 1.5 teaspoons sugar white
• 1 small zucchini chopped

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 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.
4. 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.