Red Lentil Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 1 small clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp Swiss vegetable bouillon powder; 1/4 cup red split lentils; 1 can (400g/14 oz) chopped tomatoes; 1/4 tsp dried mixed herbs/ dried Italian herbs; 1 dried bay leaf; 1/2 tbsp concentrated tomato paste/ puree; 1 pinch salt and black pepper; 75 grams dry wholewheat spaghetti

Servings: persons

1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 small clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp Swiss vegetable bouillon powder
1/4 cup red split lentils
1 can (400g/14 oz) chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp dried mixed herbs/ dried Italian herbs
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 tbsp concentrated tomato paste/ puree
1 pinch salt and black pepper
75 grams dry wholewheat spaghetti

1
Heat the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat
2
Add the onion and soften
3
Add garlic and bouillon powder and stir for a minute
4
Add the lentils and tomatoes along with a canful of water (use the empty tomato can)
5
Put in the herbs, bay leaf and tomato paste
6
Bring up to the boil, then turn heat down and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until reduced and thickened
7
Meanwhile boil water with salt and cook the spaghetti for 10 minutes
8
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste (I like plenty of black pepper)
9
Either drain the spaghetti and add into the skillet, or use a pasta scoop to take it straight out of the water and into the skillet
10
Get the spaghetti mixed in well with the sauce, then serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 yellow onion, chopped, 1 small clove garlic, crushed, 1 tsp Swiss vegetable bouillon powder, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Lentil Spaghetti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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