Lunch

Creamy Carrot and Lentil Pasta Sauce is for Lunch.

Creamy Carrot and Lentil Pasta Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy Carrot and Lentil Pasta Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy Carrot and Lentil Pasta Sauce makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Carrot and Lentil Pasta Sauce are:

0.6 cup red lentils
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1 stalk celery, chopped finely
2 tbsp Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
1.5 medium Carrots, raw, finely grated
1 red hot chili pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tbsp tomato puree
250 grams chopped tomatoes tinned
50 grams creme fraiche 34%
half a vegetable stock cube
dash of Worcestershire sauce
1.5 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp thyme, fresh
1 tsp turmeric, ground
1 tsp ground black pepper

4 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated to serve

Here is how you make Creamy Carrot and Lentil Pasta Sauce:

Prep the vegetables.Rinse the lentils and cook them, then set aside.In a large saucepan, bring a little bit of water to a boil and add 1 tbsp vinegar. Add the onions and celery. If the water evaporates, add enough just so that the vegetables don't cook dry and burn. Cook for a few minutes until they are a little tranclucent and the onion has lost some pungency. Then add the chili, garlic and stir. Add tomato paste and let that cook a minute or so. Add the stock cube and spices.Next add chopped tomatoes and the cooked lentils, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, the remaining tbsp vinegar, and simmer until the tomatoes are cooked and flavors come together, 5-10 minutes. Then add in the creme fraiche, season to taste and serve over wholewheat pasta, grated Parmesan cheese on top.Serving Size: 4 regular portionsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NEAWEM.

The nutritional information for Creamy Carrot and Lentil Pasta Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 158.8

• Total Fat: 6.3 g
• Cholesterol: 4.0 mg
• Sodium: 244.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
• Protein: 7.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Creamy Carrot and Lentil Pasta Sauce is Vegetarian