• 1 cups diced onion

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp minced garlic

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 large can tomato sauce

• 5 cups vegetable broth

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp basil

• 1 tsp parsley

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1 cup green lentils

• 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese, for garnish

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​Saute the onions in the olive oil in a tall pot until they are translucent and limp, about 10 minutes.  Add the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, bay leaf, oregano, basil, parsley, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and the lentils, stir well.  Bring to a boil, and simmer covered (about level 2 on a gas stove) with the lid tipped slightly to allow steam to escape, until the lentils are tender, about 45-60 minutes (use the cooking time specified on the lentils package).

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Serve with a topping of grated cheese

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Serves 2-3 people.