Vegetarian Lentil Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Lentil Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; ½ cup finely chopped carrot; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups lentils, rinsed; ½ teaspoon Italian spices; 1 (28 ounce) canwhole plum tomatoes in puree; coarse salt; black pepper; ⅔ cup low-fat plain yogurt; 1 12 lbs angel hair pasta or 1 12 lbs preferred pasta; grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped carrot
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups lentils, rinsed
½ teaspoon Italian spices
1 (28 ounce) canwhole plum tomatoes in puree
coarse salt
black pepper
⅔ cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 12 lbs angel hair pasta or 1 12 lbs preferred pasta
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Heat oil over a medium heat in a large pot.
2
Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot and stir about 5 minutes.
3
Add lentils and Italian seasoning.
4
Cook and stir until lentils are covered about 2 minutes.
5
Break plum tomatoes with hand and add to previous mixture with puree.
6
Add 4 cups of water and bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat to simmer.
8
Stir occasionally for about 45 minutes until lentils break down and become tender.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Remove from heat.
11
If eating right away, add yogurt.
12
If you freeze, do not add yogurt yet.
13
Prepare pasta in large pot of boiling water with a little salt according to instructions.
14
Stir pasta in sauce.
15
Top with grated Parmesan if you prefer.

477

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, ½ cup finely chopped carrot, 5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Lentil Spaghetti Sauce 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.

Vegetarian Lentil Spaghetti Sauce

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