Lentil Spaghetti Sauce
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Makes:
6
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Enjoy this hearty spaghetti sauce over your favorite pasta for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 1/2 cups lentils (cooked, drained)
- 28 ounces spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (1 jar, can use 28-32 ounces)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a large sauce pan brown meat. Drain.
- Add onion and garlic to drained meat. Cook until onions are soft but not brown.
- Add cooked lentils and spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook gently for 15 minutes.
- Serve sauce over hot cooked spaghetti noodles.
Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program
