lentil spaghetti with zucchini

Ingredients For lentil spaghetti with zucchini

• 1 Tbsp

  olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 c

  onion, chopped
• 2 c

  fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 md

  zucchini, diced or shredded
• 3 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 c

  dry lentils
• 3 c

  water
• 16 oz

  tomato sauce
• 6 oz

  tomato paste, italian
• 1 1/2 tsp

  sugar
• 1

  bay leaf
• 1 tsp

  oregano, dried
• 1/2 tsp

  fennel seeds
• 1 tsp

  parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp

  red pepper flakes
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 c

  water
• 1/4 c

  parmigiano-reggiano, grated, for topping