Hearty Lentil Spaghetti Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 can (14-1/2 oz) italian diced tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 tsp white vinegar
1-1/2 tsp dried basil
1-1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 oz uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

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. Yield: 8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	404.81 Kcal (1695 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.13g	9%
Cholesterol	3.03mg	1%
Sodium	683.74mg	28%
Potassium	712.78mg	15%
Total Carbs	70g	23%
Sugars	5.64g	23%
Dietary Fiber	14.35g	57%
Protein	18.77g	38%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	11%
Iron	5.7mg	32%
Calcium	90.8mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.02 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat	24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.67g	9%
Cholesterol	1.32mg	1%
Sodium	297.3mg	28%
Potassium	309.93mg	15%
Total Carbs	30.44g	23%
Sugars	2.45g	23%
Dietary Fiber	6.24g	57%
Protein	8.16g	38%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	11%
Iron	2.5mg	32%
Calcium	39.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.8

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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