Lentil spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients, and it can be made in a variety of ways to suit different tastes. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, lentil spaghetti sauce is a great option. With its rich flavor and hearty texture, it is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
HEARTY LENTIL SPAGHETTI
"You won't miss any meat in this spaghetti sauce," writes Marie Bender of Henderson, Nevada. Packed full of lentils and Italian flavors, this sauce is thick, hearty and zesty.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the lentils, broth, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, basil and oregano. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes., Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with lentil sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
RED LENTIL SPAGHETTI SAUCE
I got this from a book called Quick Fix Vegetarian. The recipes are all wonderful and fast to make. I felt a little funny about lentils in my spaghetti sauce but I need not have worried. This sauce is delicious and rich. Not only is it good the day you make it, but it is even better the next day after the flavors get a chance to gel.
Provided by Ex-Pat Mama
Categories Vegan
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and cook about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute.
- Stir in the lentils and broth and cook over medium low until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, oregano and red chili. Stir until heated through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the parsley over all.
- Delicious over pasta or polenta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 16.3, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 7, Protein 14.3
LENTIL SPAGHETTI SAUCE
A delicious low-fat vegetarian (if not using beef broth) pasta sauce. From the Dietitians of Canada.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Sauces
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan cook onion and garlic in oil for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Add lentils and water (or broth).
- Cover and cook on low heat until lentils are tender (20-35 minutes).
- Add tomato paste, 3/4 cup water and seasonings.
- Cover and cook until lentils are soft and mushy (about 10-15 minutes).
- Serve over cooked spaghetti.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
SPAGHETTINI WITH SPICY LENTIL SAUCE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in nonstick skillet and saute fennel, carrots, onions, garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes until vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add paprikas and saute for another 2 minutes to coat vegetables.
- Add lentils and 5 cups of water; bring to boil, lower heat and simmer until lentils are soft but not mushy, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt if desired.
- Meanwhile, bring water to boil for pasta in covered pot. Cook pasta and drain. Stir into lentil sauce and toss. Serve immediately or sauce will thicken too much.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 514, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 560 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
RED LENTIL PASTA WITH CREAMY TOMATO & PEPPER SAUCE
Add to your five-a-day with this red lentil pasta. Gluten and dairy free, the sauce is made with peppers and cashews, which add protein and give it a creamy texture
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner
Time 18m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- First, make the sauce. Put the cashews and garlic in a bowl, then pour over 125ml boiling water and set aside for 5 mins. Meanwhile, put a large pan of water over a high heat. When the water is boiling rapidly, tip in the pasta and a little salt, stir once, then continue to boil for 8 mins, or following pack instructions, until the pasta is softened but still retains some bite.
- Meanwhile, add the roasted pepper and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl with the cashews, garlic and water, then whizz with a hand blender or in a food processor to make a smooth, creamy sauce. Stir through the basil and season with black pepper.
- Drain the pasta, mix with the sauce in a large bowl, then divide between two bowls and add a handful of rocket to each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
SICILIAN LENTIL PASTA SAUCE
This is a very nice, thick sauce. It has a meat taste, without the meat. Nice and hearty, great with a crusty bread on a cold, Fall day.
Provided by Jill
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add lentils and 3 cups water to vegetables. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 to 60 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. If necessary, add more water to keep the sauce from sticking. Be careful not to dilute; the sauce should be quite thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 466.1 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
LENTIL RAGU
Struggle to get your five-a-day? This superhealthy ragu will get you four steps closer and can be frozen for extra convenience
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Main course, Supper
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook gently for 15-20 mins until everything is softened. Stir in the lentils, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, herbs and stock. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 40-50 mins until the lentils are tender and saucy - splash in water if you need. Season.
- If eating straight away, keep on a low heat while you cook the spaghetti, following pack instructions. Drain well, divide between pasta bowls or plates, spoon sauce over the top and grate over some cheese. Alternatively, cool the sauce and chill for up to 3 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months. Simply defrost portions overnight at room temperature, then reheat gently to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 120 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.05 milligram of sodium
HEARTY RED LENTIL PASTA SAUCE
With a hefty dose of protein in every single serving, this hearty, flavorful sauce makes just about anything a meal. Perfect for making ahead and freezing, too!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, green peppers, and carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for one more minute.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, wine (if using), lentils, and honey. Stir to incorporate. Heat until the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer sauce for about 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in parsley. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve as desired.
- Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
SLOW-COOKER LENTIL PASTA SAUCE WITH SPAGHETTI
Add a new recipe to your cooking meal plan with our Slow-Cooker Lentil Pasta Sauce with Spaghetti. Bulk up your vegetarian options for the week with lentil pasta like this one from My Food and Family.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Pasta
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except cheese and spaghetti in slow cooker; stir in half the cheese. Cover with lid.
- Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 5 hours). About 15 min. before sauce is done, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Drain spaghetti. Serve topped with sauce and remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 3.75 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g
LENTIL-TOMATO SAUCE
Rich and hearty, this sauce adds extra fiber -- not to mention flavor -- to pasta. If you want to freeze this sauce, don't add the yogurt; to serve, reheat gently and stir in the yogurt just before tossing the sauce with the pasta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add lentils and thyme; cook, stirring, until lentils are coated, about 2 minutes.
- Break up tomatoes using your hands or a spoon and then add along with puree. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover tightly, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and starting to break down, about 45 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. If eating right away, stir in yogurt.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions; drain. Toss with sauce and top with grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 24 g
PASTA WITH LENTIL SOUP SAUCE
Canned lentil soup as sauce for pasta -- simple and tasty.
Provided by JUSTIN MAGARAM
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, but do not rinse, and return to pot. Stir in lentil soup and season with black pepper. Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 246.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
ONE-POT LENTIL BOLOGNESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dried spathetti, olive oil, large yellow onion, medium carrots, celery, white mushroom, salt, pepper, red wine, garlic, diced organic tomato, tomato paste, vegetable broth, dried brown lentil, dried basil, dried oregano, dried rosemary, baking soda, fresh parsley
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Sauté until mushrooms have cooked down and are turning golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add the wine and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and stir to combine, then add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, lentils, basil, oregano, rosemary, and baking soda. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 40 minutes, until the bolognese is thickened.
- Serve the bolognese over the pasta, or, for a lighter option, use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 956 calories, Carbohydrate 123 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 23 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right lentils: For a hearty and flavorful sauce, use green or brown lentils. Red lentils will also work, but they will result in a smoother, less chunky sauce.
- Soak the lentils: Soaking the lentils before cooking helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. You can soak them for as little as 30 minutes or overnight.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use will add a lot of flavor to the sauce, so choose one that you like. Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth are all good options.
- Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the sauce. Use a variety of vegetables, such as onions, carrots, celery, zucchini, and spinach.
- Season the sauce well: Be generous with the seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Let the sauce simmer: Simmering the sauce for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
Conclusion:
Lentil spaghetti sauce is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of lentils, vegetables, and whole grains. Plus, it is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give lentil spaghetti sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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