Koshari Egypt

Combine the lentils and water in a large cooking vessel, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a moderate level and let it simmer for 25 minutes. Next, add the rice to the lentils mixture and continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the rice is tenderly cooked.

Simultaneously, fill a separate saucepan with lightly salted water and bring it to a boiling point. Add the macaroni and cook until it reaches the desired level of tenderness, approximately 8 minutes. Drain the cooked pasta.

Meanwhile, heat a moderate amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Cook until the onion is lightly caramelized, then pour in the tomatoes and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes.

In a large serving dish, combine the cooked lentils, rice, and macaroni. Mix in the tomato sauce until it is evenly distributed throughout the dish.