Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. dry lentils
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb. bulk pork sausage
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Method

  • Place lentils in 2-quart ovenware casserole dish.
  • Cover with water.
  • Add parsley, bay leaf and salt.
  • Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Stir and turn dish every 5 minutes.
  • Let stand, covered, when removed from microwave.
  • Brown sausage in an 8-inch baking dish.
  • Add onion, celery and garlic.
  • Cook and stir until onion is tender.
  • Remove from oven and blend in flour.
  • Cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, breaking them apart.
  • Add combined lentils and sausage.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan or Romano cheese and cook for 10 minutes.