Zucchini Spaghetti with Easy Lentil Marinara - Tasty Thursday

Comfort food!! Ideal for your M5 from your Nutrition Plan

Make 4 servings

Adapted by Aura

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils of your choice (i've used orange)

• 2 cups water

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cans chopped tomatoes

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into pasta

• salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Add lentils and 2 cups of water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and liquid is evaporated, about 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic cloves and saute for an additional minute, until fragrant.

3. Add the 2 cans of chopped tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.

4. When lentils are done cooking, add them to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 - 10 minutes.

5. In a separate pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and saute the zucchini pasta for 5 - 10 minutes, until desired tenderness is achieved.

6. Divide the pasta among four plates and top with lentil marinara. Serve hot.

Notes

Fresh zucchini will often lose moisture as the zucchini pasta cooks so be sure to drain any liquid that has built up in the pan. The recipe holds well as leftovers, but the zucchini does tend to release extra moisture as it sits so be sure to drain pasta before serving.

Source: http://www.insonnetskitchen.com

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