Budget Spaghetti with Lentil Tomato Sauce
A hearty, budget-friendly spaghetti dish with a comforting lentil tomato sauce, perfect for a filling lunch or dinner.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
380
Calories
Macros · per serving
14g protein
72g carbs
5g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 300 g spaghetti
- 400 g canned diced tomatoes
- 400 g canned lentils
- 1 onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2
While pasta is cooking, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Add canned diced tomatoes, including the juice, to the pan. Stir in the canned lentils, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- 6
Mix the cooked spaghetti with the lentil tomato sauce, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
- 7
Serve immediately, dividing the pasta into four portions.
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