The lentil and tomato

Ingredients for 4 people:
300 gr. lentil
1 large onion of Tropea rather
1 clove of garlic
70 ml. extra virgin olive oil
40 ml. tomato sauce
30 gr. of tomato paste
1 Lt. of water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Chilli
Salt
Black pepper to taste

   Start off by dicing finely onion and garlic, once performed this operation you can prepare a generous fund of oil in a saucepan.Let onion and garlic drying area for about 10 minutes over a low heat. In the case begin to Brown, add a tablespoon of water.United Fund lentils. I personally have used lentils of Castelluccio of Norcia, very comfortable because being smaller cooks faster and have a peculiar taste.Add the tomato sauce and concentrated, let Cook for two or three minutes and add water. Add salt and cook with the lid for about 20 minutes add the bay leaf.If you like spicy dried chili, add. Before serving the dish, eliminated the Laurel leaf and chopped the teaspoon fresh thyme to add a spicy note to the dish.