Lentil Pasta Recipe (Easy Protein-Packed Vegan Recipe)
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
701 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lentil Pasta Recipe (Easy Protein-Packed Vegan Recipe)
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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
- 1 cup green lentils cooked, rinsed and drained, or brown lentils; dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 2 carrot peeled and chopped
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 pound spaghetti
- parsley chopped (optional, fresh
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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