Best Vegetarian Spaghetti And Lentil Sauce Recipes
HEARTY SPAGHETTI WITH LENTILS & MARINARA
This wholesome dinner features hearty lentils, marinara sauce and spaghetti. This vegetarian dinner is easy to make, affordable and delicious! Recipe yields 4 servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To cook the lentils, first pick through the lentils for debris (I once bit into a tiny rock) and then rinse them in a fine-mesh colander. In a small saucepan, combine the lentils, bay leaf, garlic, salt and broth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer until the lentils are cooked through and tender, which will take somewhere between 20 to 35 minutes, depending on the age and variety of the lentils. Drain the lentils, discard the bay leaf and garlic, and set the pot aside, uncovered.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain, then return the pasta to the pot and set it aside.
- Stir the marinara into the lentils and warm them together over medium heat. Divide pasta into bowls, top with warm marinara and lentils, and garnish with Parmesan and/or chopped fresh basil, if you'd like. Serve warm. Leftovers will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Sugar 8.5 g, Sodium 861.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 66 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 13.8 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg
HEARTY LENTIL SPAGHETTI
"You won't miss any meat in this spaghetti sauce," writes Marie Bender of Henderson, Nevada. Packed full of lentils and Italian flavors, this sauce is thick, hearty and zesty.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
VEGETARIAN LENTIL SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This sauce can be frozen and saved for later. It is a hearty vegetarian meal that is easy to make. Lentils are a good source of protein, fiber, iron, folate, and B vitamins. They are also relatively inexpensive.
Provided by ChefJenny
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil over a medium heat in a large pot.
- Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot and stir about 5 minutes.
- Add lentils and Italian seasoning.
- Cook and stir until lentils are covered about 2 minutes.
- Break plum tomatoes with hand and add to previous mixture with puree.
- Add 4 cups of water and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer.
- Stir occasionally for about 45 minutes until lentils break down and become tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat.
- If eating right away, add yogurt. If you freeze, do not add yogurt yet.
- Prepare pasta in large pot of boiling water with a little salt according to instructions.
- Stir pasta in sauce.
- Top with grated Parmesan if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 35.5, Carbohydrate 100.1, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 21.1
SICILIAN LENTIL PASTA SAUCE
This is a very nice, thick sauce. It has a meat taste, without the meat. Nice and hearty, great with a crusty bread on a cold, Fall day.
Provided by Jill
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add lentils and 3 cups water to vegetables. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 to 60 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. If necessary, add more water to keep the sauce from sticking. Be careful not to dilute; the sauce should be quite thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 466.1 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI AND LENTIL SAUCE
An easy stand by meal that the kids love. I usually double the recipe and pop it in the freezer for an instant meal when time is at a premium.
Provided by Tryntje
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook onion and garlic in the oil for five minutes until onion is soft.
- Add lentils, chili, salt and pepper, and water.
- Simmer 30 minutes.
- Add stock, basil, oregano, tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar.
- Simmer uncovered approx one hour, stirring occasionally.
- Serve on spaghetti and sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.5, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 873, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 25.3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 21.3
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