This recipe offers a creative spin on the classic bolognese. We've incorporated red lentils, onions, and tomatoes, along with fresh spinach to enhance nutrients, flavor, and visual appeal. To elevate the dish's taste, we've added savory green pesto, resulting in a delightful blend of flavours.
Meanwhile, add the oil and onion to a sauté pan on medium-high heat. Cook until golden, about 4 - 5 minutes. Then add the ginger and cook for 1 more minute.
Then add the lentils, tomatoes, carrot, bouillon, water, spice mix, and garlic powder. Cook, covered, for 15 - 18 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked. Stir often.
Then add the pesto, spinach, and cooked pasta. Cook until the spinach wilts.
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Grains & Starches 41%
• dry rigatoni
Proteins 16%
• dry red lentils
Fruits & Veggies 43%
• medium onion
• freshly grated ginger
• medium tomato
• carrot
• fresh baby spinach
Calcium
No significant sources of calcium
Fat
• vegetable oil
Nutrition per
serving
Calories 902 kcal
Total fat
25.0 g
Omega-3
0.3 g
Omega-6
2.0 g
Saturated fat
4.5 g
Trans fat
0.0 g
Cholesterol
0.0 mg
Total carbs
139.2 g
Dietary fiber
15.7 g
Total sugars
11.3 g
Added sugars
0.0 g
Protein
34.4 g
Sodium
1034 mg
Iron
8.78 mg
Potassium
1555.7 mg
Calcium
191.4 mg
Magnesium
146.3 mg
Zinc
4.49 mg
Copper
1.38 mg
Manganese
2.51 mg
Phosphorus
474.6 mg
Selenium
65 μg
Vitamin A
497 μg RAE
Vitamin B6
0.7 mg
Vitamin B12
0 μg
Vitamin C
32.9 mg
Vitamin D
0 μg
Vitamin E
1.9 mg
Vitamin K
170 μg
Folate
253 μg
Thiamin
0.5 mg
Riboflavin
0.3 mg
Niacin
4.2 mg
Choline
27.3 mg
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I chopped the carrots instead if grating them, which added a nice bit of textural variation. The suggestion of a little bit of chili powder was a fantastic one!
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Phoebe - Oct. 7, 2024, 9:58 p.m.
Absolutely loved this creation and I batch made it to share and then freeze some. The addition of pesto really makes it!! Thank you!
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rt - Oct. 7, 2024, 12:31 p.m.
Followed Tara's method and added more garlic. We loved it!!
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Amy Q - Oct. 7, 2024, 12:36 a.m.
My husband and I devoured this one. “Smells like spaghetti in here!” Will please even the ravenous carnivore in your life.
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Trinity - Oct. 6, 2024, 5:39 p.m.
The recipe was so delicious and wholesome
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Athina - Oct. 3, 2024, 12:19 p.m.
Yummy! Day 4 of meal prepping is also crowned with absolute success, no surprise there 🙂
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Tara - Oct. 2, 2024, 11:02 a.m.
Adding loads of garlic at the start, and it was DEEEEElicious!
Discussion & Rating
I chopped the carrots instead if grating them, which added a nice bit of textural variation.
The suggestion of a little bit of chili powder was a fantastic one!
Absolutely loved this creation and I batch made it to share and then freeze some. The addition of pesto really makes it!! Thank you!
Followed Tara's method and added more garlic. We loved it!!
My husband and I devoured this one. “Smells like spaghetti in here!” Will please even the ravenous carnivore in your life.
The recipe was so delicious and wholesome
Yummy! Day 4 of meal prepping is also crowned with absolute success, no surprise there 🙂
Adding loads of garlic at the start, and it was DEEEEElicious!