Faki (lentil)

• Ingredients
  
• 1 lb. bag of lentils
  
• 1/2 cup of Olive Oil
  
• 1 large onion
  
• 1 clove of garlic
  
• salt to taste
  
• pinch of pepper
  
• 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
  
• bay leaf
  
• 3 Tbsp. oregano (optional)
  

• Directions
  
• Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a kettle.
  
• Wash the lentils. Years ago, you would have to sort though the lentils for stones, but that really isn't necessary with modern packaging.
  
• Chop the onion and mince the clove of garlic.
  
• Add the onion, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, salt, pepper and tomato sauce to the boiling water. An option to the tomato sauce is a Tablespoon of tomato paste.
  
• Bring water to boil again.
  
• Add the lentils.
  
• Cook for two hours.