Vegetarian Lentil Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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Vegetarian Lentil Spaghetti Sauce
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Directions:

  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. If you freeze, do not add yogurt yet.
  12. Prepare pasta in large pot of boiling water with a little salt according to instructions.
  13. Stir pasta in sauce.
  14. Top with grated Parmesan if you prefer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 643.26 Kcal (2693 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.99g 12%
Cholesterol 1.64mg 1%
Sodium 31.88mg 1%
Potassium 822.96mg 18%
Total Carbs 116.35g 39%
Sugars 8.94g 36%
Dietary Fiber 20.26g 81%
Protein 27.99g 56%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 401.9mg 2233%
Calcium 90.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.07 Kcal (1173 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.48g 12%
Cholesterol 0.71mg 1%
Sodium 13.88mg 1%
Potassium 358.32mg 18%
Total Carbs 50.66g 39%
Sugars 3.89g 36%
Dietary Fiber 8.82g 81%
Protein 12.19g 56%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 9%
Iron 175mg 2233%
Calcium 39.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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