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Spaghetti with Red Lentil Sauce is for Dinner.

Spaghetti with Red Lentil Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Spaghetti with Red Lentil Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Spaghetti with Red Lentil Sauce makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Spaghetti with Red Lentil Sauce are:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
2 tsp minced garlic
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
2 cups water or low sodium broth
Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste
1 lb spaghetti (use Dreamland or Smart Taste)

Here is how you make Spaghetti with Red Lentil Sauce:

1. Boil pasta water in a large covered pot. When water comes to a boil add the spaghetti noodles. Cook, stirring occasionally until it is al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well.2. Heat Oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened 5 minutes. Stir in the lentils, 2 cups water/broth and salt to taste. Cover & cook until tender, 15 minutes.3. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes and season with pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat 6 to 8 minutes.4. Place cooked pasta in a shallow dish and spoon sauce on top.*** IDEA - add frozen mixed peppers blend to step 3 ****Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ESTRUCKING.

The nutritional information for Spaghetti with Red Lentil Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 300.1

• Total Fat: 3.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 651.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 46.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 11.3 g
• Protein: 16.8 g