Red Lentil Bolognese Pasta

Name: Red Lentil Bolognese Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 7.055 oz rigatoni; 1 tsp vegetable oil; 1 medium onion; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger; ⅔ cup dry red lentils; 2 medium tomato; 1 medium carrot; 1 vegetable bouillon cube; ⅔ cup water; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ cup vegan green pesto; 2 cup baby spinach

By Pick Up Limes · Pickup LimesPublic

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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.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 2

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Ingredients

For 2 people

Cooking for

200 grigatoni
1 tspvegetable oil
1medium onion
1 tspgrated fresh ginger
0.67 cupdry red lentils
2medium tomato
1medium carrot
1vegetable bouillon cube
0.67 cupwater
1 tspItalian seasoning
0.5 tspgarlic powder
0.5 cupvegan green pesto
2 cupbaby spinach

Steps

1
Cook the pasta until al dente.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion until golden, about 4 to 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 to 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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Per portion

Calories: ~70.7 kcal
Protein: ~4 g
Fat: ~3.1 g
Carbs: ~16.1 g
Fiber: ~4.9 g
Sodium: ~112.4 mg

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