(Lentils in tomato sauce - Our recipe)

Lentils in tomato sauce. Typical Italian food

300 g (10 1/2 oz) dried lentils, soaked overnight
100 g (3 1/2 oz) young fresh onions, finely sliced
200 g (7 oz) puréed tomatoes
150 g (5 1/2 oz) chicken sausage
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried chives
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried bay leaves
100 ml (4 fl oz - 1/2 C) red wine
1 l (35 fl oz - 4 1/2 C)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Time:
preparation: 10 minutes
cooking: 40-45 minutes
Difficulty:
easy recipe
Nutrition Facts (amount per serving):
Calories: XX (kCal) - XX (kJ)
Protein: XX (g)
Total fat: XX (g)
Total carbohydrate: XX (g)
Sugars: XX (g)

Drain the lentils and put them in a pan together with the onion, aromatic herbs, puréed tomatoes, tomato paste, water and wine. Control water covers the lentils very well. Bring to the boil on high heat. When it boils, lower the flame and keep on cooking, half-covered, for about 40-45 minutes stirring now and then.
In the meanwhile remove the peel from the sausage and cut it into very small pieces. Add them to the lentils after 20 minutes. Remember to keep some boiling water apart; so you can add it to the boiling lentils if necessary. You have to keep covered the lentils while boiling.
When the lentils are tender, switch off the gas. At this point season to taste with salt, pour in the oil and stir. Your dish is ready.

Note

- We use chicken sausage to reduce fat and calories but you can use the sausage you prefer.
- You can prepare this dish in advance (the day before).
- In the photo you can see a very tasty recipe that you can read in the members-only area.