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Healthy Red Lentil Pasta Recipe

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Amanda G. Dec. 23, 2024

Red lentil pasta homemade red sauce garlic green beans garlic spinach. Olive oil used to saut veggies and in the red sauce. See nutrition of red lentil pasta.

Prep 10 minutesCook 20 minutesEasyServes 4
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Coach Coach Chiquita

Good for you Amanda! Your meal choice of red lentil pasta homemade red sauce garlic green beans and garlic spinach sounds delicious and nutritious. The red lentil pasta is a great choice as its rich in fiber and protein. The olive oil used in sauting the veggies and in the red sauce adds a bit of healthy fats to your meal. Its fantastic to see you making such balanced choices. Keep this momentum going!

Instructions

  • 1.

    Cook the red lentil pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 7-9 minutes). Drain and set aside.

  • 2.

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  • 3.

    Add green beans to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.

  • 4.

    In the same skillet, add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  • 5.

    In a separate saucepan, heat the homemade red sauce over low heat until warmed through.

  • 6.

    To serve, place the cooked pasta on plates, top with red sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve with sautéed green beans and spinach on the side.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    8 oz red lentil pasta (whole wheat or high protein)

  • 2.

    2 cups homemade red sauce (low in added sugar)

  • 3.

    2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4.

    1 cup green beans, trimmed

  • 5.

    2 cups fresh spinach

  • 6.

    2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 7.

    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

  • 8.

    Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

  • calories

    350

  • fat

    10

  • saturates

    2

  • carbohydrates

    50

  • fibers

    12

  • sugar

    5

  • addedSugar

    1

  • protein

    20

Healthy Red Lentil Pasta Recipe

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2 comments
  • AG

    Amanda G.Author

    "Red lentil pasta homemade red sauce garlic green beans garlic spinach. Olive oil used to saut veggies and in the red sauce. See nutrition of red lentil pasta."

  • CCC

    Coach Coach Chiquita

    "Good for you Amanda! Your meal choice of red lentil pasta homemade red sauce garlic green beans and garlic spinach sounds delicious and nutritious. The red lentil pasta is a great choice as its rich in fiber and protein. The olive oil used in sauting the veggies and in the red sauce adds a bit of healthy fats to your meal. Its fantastic to see you making such balanced choices. Keep this momentum going!"