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Red Lentil Bolognese Pasta

35 min

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This recipe offers a creative spin on the classic bolognese. We've incorporated red lentils, onions, and tomatoes, along with fresh spinach to enhance nutrients, flavor, and visual appeal. To elevate the dish's taste, we've added savory green pesto, resulting in a delightful blend of flavours.

Servings

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

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Ingredients

  • 7.1 oz (200 g)
    dry rigatoni
  • 1 tsp (5 mL)
    vegetable oil
  • 1
    medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (2 g)
    freshly grated ginger
  • ⅔ cup (136 g)
    dry red lentils, rinsed
  • 2
    medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1
    carrot, grated
  • 1
    vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled
  • ⅔ cup (160 mL)
    water
  • 1 tsp (1 g)
    Italian spice mix
  • ½ tsp
    garlic powder
  • ½ cup (120 g)
    vegan green pesto
  • 2 cups (60 g)
    fresh baby spinach

Optional toppings

  • hot sauce
  • chili flakes

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, add the oil and onion to a sauté pan on medium-high heat. Cook until golden, about 4 - 5 minutes. Then add the ginger and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Then add the lentils, tomatoes, carrot, bouillon, water, spice mix, and garlic powder. Cook, covered, for 15 - 18 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked. Stir often.
  4. Then add the pesto, spinach, and cooked pasta. Cook until the spinach wilts.
  5. Serve while hot, garnish as desired, and enjoy!

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Grains & Starches 41%

• dry rigatoni

Proteins 16%

• dry red lentils

Fruits & Veggies 43%

• medium onion

• freshly grated ginger

• medium tomato

• carrot

• fresh baby spinach

Calcium
No significant sources of calcium
Fat

• vegetable oil

Nutrition info

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Athina - Oct. 3, 2024, 12:19 p.m.

Yummy! Day 4 of meal prepping is also crowned with absolute success, no surprise there 🙂

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Tara - Oct. 2, 2024, 11:02 a.m.

Adding loads of garlic at the start, and it was DEEEEElicious!

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