Failsafe Pasta Sauce
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet potato, diced
  • Oil (lug) and 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large leek (or 2 small), sliced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 cups red lentils (rinsed well)
  • water to cover red lentils (monitor as you go)
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 large raw beetroots, grated (wear gloves if you don't use a processor)
Instructions
  1. Cook your sweet potato cubes - steam/ roast/ microwave (your choice)
  2. Heat oil and butter
  3. Add leeks and garlic, stir fry briefly
  4. Add celery, stir to coat in oil and butter
  5. Add red lentils and then enough water to cover.
  6. Cook red lentils keeping an eye on water levels. You'll probably add about 2 cups of water. Lentils take about 15 minutes to cook.
  7. Add cooked sweet potato and grated beetroot.
  8. Add salt and you're ready to serve!
Recipe by Meal Planning Your Way at https://www.mealplanningyourway.com/2013/12/11/failsafe-pasta-sauce/