Preheat oven to 375. Combine in a 9x13 casserole dish: 1 3/4 cups lentils (rinsed well) 2 cups water 1whole bay leaf 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoons of marjoram, sage & thyme 2 large onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups of canned tomatoes Cover tightly with tin foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover after 30 minutes and stir in : 2 large carrots, sliced 1/8 inch thick 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1 green pepper, chopped 2 Tbs finely chopped parsley Bake 40 minutes more. Cover with cheese and melt. |