Simple Pasta with Tomato Lentil Sauce
A hearty and satisfying pasta dish featuring a rich and flavorful tomato lentil sauce, perfect for a budget-friendly meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
450
Calories
Macros · per serving
18g protein
80g carbs
5g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 400 grams pasta
- 400 grams canned tomatoes
- 200 grams lentils
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 500 milliliters water
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- 2
Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- 3
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 4
Add the canned tomatoes, rinsed lentils, water, salt, black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 6
While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 7
Once the sauce is ready, add the cooked pasta to the pot and stir to coat the pasta with the sauce.
- 8
Serve hot, seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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