Tomato Sauce with Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 can (400g) tomatoes
• 100 g red lentils
• 2 tbs sun dried tomato halves
• Dash balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the oil to a medium frying pan, saute the onions and garlic until soft and starting to turn golden. Add the tomatoes, lentils and half a cup of water. Turn down the heat, cover and leave to simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are soft.

2. 2

   Check every 5 minutes or so, adding more water so the mixture remains runny.

3. 3

   Transfer to a blender – I use my Vitamix, add the sun dried tomatoes and some of the oil from the jar, and blitz to a silky smooth paste, add a drizzle of water if needed to thin – you want a spreadable, but not runny consistency.

4. 4

   Season to taste with the balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper.