Spaghetti with Lentil Marinara - OAG Style

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The recipe of the week is... Spaghetti with  Lentil Marinara - OAG Style

Ingredients:
One pack of OAG veggie-pasta
1/2 cup of water
1/4 cup of dried green, brown, or French lentils
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/4 cup yellow onion
1 garlic clove
1 -  8 oz can of tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
A small pinch of  dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Add lentils and water to a medium saucepan. 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 garlic (chopped) and saute for an additional minute, until fragrant.

3. Add the tomato sauce, 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 veggie-pasta for 5 – 10 minutes, until desired tenderness is achieved.
Plate pasta and top with lentil marinara. Serve hot.