Pasta with Lentil Tomato Sauce
A hearty and budget-friendly pasta dish with a flavorful lentil and tomato sauce, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
320
Calories
Macros · per serving
12g protein
60g carbs
4g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 400 grams pasta
- 400 grams canned lentils
- 400 grams canned tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
While pasta is cooking, finely chop the onion and garlic.
- 3
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add canned tomatoes and their juice to the pan, breaking them up with a spoon. Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
Rinse and drain canned lentils, then add them to the sauce. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Combine the cooked pasta with the lentil tomato sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
- 7
Serve hot, adjusting seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
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