Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, fresh,chopped
1 zucchini
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
16 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup water

Preparation

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onions, mushrooms, zucchini and garlic.
Cook while stirring over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Add lentils[I like the orange ones] and 3 cups water to the vegetables.
Turn up the heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 to 60 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and 1/2 cup water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
If necessary, add more water to keep the sauce from sticking.
Be careful not to dilute; the sauce should be quite thick.