Lentil/macaroni bake

 
                            LENTIL/MACARONI BAKE
 
 Recipe By     : Net
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Legumes                          Casseroles
                 Low-Fat                          Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   28      ounces        tomatoes, canned -- undrained, diced
      1/2  cup           onion -- chopped
    2      cloves        garlic -- finely minced
   15      ounces        tomato sauce
      1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
    1      cup           lentils
    1      tablespoon    parsley flakes
      1/2  teaspoon      basil leaves
    4      ounces        mushrooms -- sliced
    2 1/2  cups          water
    1      cup           macaroni
      1/2  cup           green peppers -- chopped
    1      cup           water
      1/2  cup           celery -- chopped
 
   Combine all ingredients in Dutch oven, except
   for macaroni and 1 c. water.  Bake, covered at
  325 F. for 2 hours.  Add macaroni and 1 c. water.
  Stir together and bake another 30-45 minutes.
 
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