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Spaghetti with lentils in tomato sauce

About 600 kcal, 26 g of protein, 80 g of carbs, and 13 g of fat per serving. It works well for lunch, and takes about 30 minutes to prepare.

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Spaghetti with lentils in tomato sauce - about 600 kcal per serving
600kcal
26 gprotein (19% of energy)
80 gcarbs
13 gfat
23 gfiber
30 minprep time

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Dry whole-wheat pasta70 g
  • Cooked lentils130 g
  • Tomato200 g
  • Tomato paste20 g (about 1½ tablespoons)
  • Carrot60 g
  • Celery stalks40 g
  • Onion60 g
  • Garlic5 g
  • Olive oil10 g (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Seasonings and extras: salt, pepper, oregano, basil

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and cook the finely chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and cooked lentils. Season with oregano and basil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al dente. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then toss with the pasta.

Rinse canned lentils well. Cook dried green lentils ahead of time—they need about 25 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving

Per servingAmount
Calories600 kcal
Protein25.9 g
Carbs79.9 g
of which sugars17.8 g
Fiber23.4 g
Fat13.3 g
of which saturated1.8 g
Salt0.3 g

We calculated the calories and macros using the listed weights and our calorie chart. Protein provides 19% of the energy, carbs 59%, and fat 22%. Weights are for ingredients in the form specified in the recipe: groats, rice, and pasta are weighed dry, and meat and fish raw, unless the recipe says otherwise.

Which meal plans include this recipe

You’ll find this recipe in ready-made meal plans for 7 days, with servings tailored to the plan’s calorie content:

Nutrition information is approximate and depends on the specific products and preparation method. This recipe is for informational purposes and does not replace an individual diet plan from a dietitian. How we calculate recipe calories.

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