Lentil Pasta Recipe (Easy Protein-Packed Vegan Recipe)

Name: Lentil Pasta Recipe (Easy Protein-Packed Vegan Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup dried green or brown lentils; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 carrots; 3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon dried basil; 1 can; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound Spaghetti; fresh parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
4
Calories
701 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Lentil Pasta Recipe (Easy Protein-Packed Vegan Recipe)

Knox Blevins

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This Lentil Pasta has the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. The rich, flavorful sauce, the texture of the lentils against the soft pasta, and the hint of spice from the red pepper flakes all come together to create a dish that's truly irresistible. The finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness, making every bite a delight.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup dried green or brown lentils cooked, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion chopped
2 carrots peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound Spaghetti
fresh parsley chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
Add the garlic, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes and sauté for another minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, cooked lentils, nutritional yeast, worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes or until it thickens and the flavors meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot.
Add the lentil tomato sauce to the pot with the spaghetti and toss to combine. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, umami flavor to the sauce. If you don't have nutritional yeast, you can substitute it with grated vegan parmesan cheese or leave it out altogether.
You can use any type of pasta you like instead of spaghetti.
If you have any leftovers, you can easily store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. When it’s time to have it again, simply reheat in on the stovetop or in the microwave until it’s warm all the way through.
If you want to store it for longer, you can also freeze it for up to 3 months! Allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating and serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 701kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 123g (41%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 96mg (4%) Potassium 986mg (28%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 5276IU (106%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 701 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	701kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	123g	41%
Protein	30g	60%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Sodium	96mg	4%
Potassium	986mg	21%
Fiber	21g	84%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	5276IU	106%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	88mg	9%
Iron	6mg	33%