Lentil Tomato Pasta Recipe
This lentil tomato pasta delivers cozy carbs, quiet protein power, and zero patience for complicated cooking energy.
Rich sauce hugs hearty bites for women who want comfort without culinary chaos.
Basically, it’s weeknight pasta that understands boundaries and still shows up hot.
Lentil Tomato Pasta Recipe
A simple vegan pasta dish combining lentils and tomato sauce for a protein-rich, comforting, and everyday-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup cooking water.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 10 minutes until slightly thick.
- Add cooked lentils and mix gently.
- Add pasta and splash of reserved water, tossing to coat evenly.
- Cook two minutes until glossy and well combined.
- Finish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 18 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving, % DV)
- Folate: 40%
- Iron: 25%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin B6: 22%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add olives or mushrooms for extra depth.
- Use red lentils for softer texture.
- Leftovers taste better, like calm confidence.
