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Not that much flavour when drowned in tomatoes Floffe Send a noteboard - 24/03/2010 10:37:41 PM
While heating the pasta water, throw a can of crushed (or anything else, really) tomatoes in another pot and heat. Add some vegetable stock and some spices. When the pasta water boils, throw in red lentils into the tomato sauce and both parts will be done at the same time. The sauce will be enough for several servings. With decent spices, it can be very nice.

Bonus points for starting off with browning some onions before adding the tomatoes.

Do the lentils bring any flavor to the party, or are they mostly there for the protein? I ask, because I'm not sure I've ever had lentils.

I mostly put them in for protein and texture. But they are quite low in the taste department even on their own, I think.
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Eating like you're poor.... Brian - 24/03/2010 09:08:18 PM 697 Views
Student food: Pasta with lentils + canned tomatoes Floffe - 24/03/2010 09:19:46 PM 458 Views
I thought Student Food was beer and pizza? *NM* Kalazor - 24/03/2010 09:23:14 PM 184 Views
That sounds really good! Brian - 24/03/2010 10:33:09 PM 434 Views
Not that much flavour when drowned in tomatoes Floffe - 24/03/2010 10:37:41 PM 475 Views
It sounds a lot like some dishes we made growing up.... Brian - 25/03/2010 04:18:23 AM 523 Views
It depends what else you put with the lentils LadyLorraine - 25/03/2010 03:15:32 PM 401 Views
the problem with "Eating poor" LadyLorraine - 24/03/2010 09:50:42 PM 576 Views
Exactly, and that's what I'm trying to avoid! Brian - 24/03/2010 10:45:19 PM 522 Views
Lentils are really easy LadyLorraine - 24/03/2010 11:35:47 PM 440 Views
Seems like it shouldn't be too tough Brian - 25/03/2010 04:16:07 AM 451 Views
sorry, I have no idea how squash freezes LadyLorraine - 25/03/2010 12:03:53 PM 402 Views
Re: sorry, I have no idea how squash freezes lyringlas - 25/03/2010 03:50:30 PM 537 Views
Thanks for the info, and the recipe sounds really good!! Brian - 25/03/2010 10:44:00 PM 520 Views
Yogurt with a spoonful of jam / preserve mixed with nuts is AMAZING. One of my favorites. *NM* Missa Sedai - 25/03/2010 04:15:16 PM 266 Views
Oooo I haven't tried using jam. That's a good idea. *NM* LadyLorraine - 25/03/2010 04:43:30 PM 175 Views
I used to be poor and we didn't eat so good random thoughts - 25/03/2010 01:52:20 PM 435 Views
You can eat perfectly fine on a minimal budget LadyLorraine - 25/03/2010 03:13:59 PM 460 Views
I don't disagree that you can eat healthy on a budget random thoughts - 25/03/2010 05:37:41 PM 460 Views
I expect Sareitha Sedai - 25/03/2010 05:56:55 PM 475 Views
Exactly Brian - 25/03/2010 06:50:46 PM 448 Views
I have not read the book either random thoughts - 25/03/2010 07:24:58 PM 459 Views
the paleolithic diet has more of a meat component LadyLorraine - 25/03/2010 08:15:25 PM 412 Views
Meh, it won't be a massive change for me Brian - 25/03/2010 09:25:25 PM 428 Views
I must note, that it's not actually a soup (the way i make it) LadyLorraine - 25/03/2010 07:10:24 PM 413 Views
Re: Eating like you're poor.... lyringlas - 25/03/2010 03:28:49 PM 428 Views
I think I currently average about $4-5 a day Brian - 25/03/2010 10:42:29 PM 475 Views
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