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Big Lentil Bolognese

A vegan bolognese made with brown lentils and fresh tomatoes over wholewheat pasta. Very high in fibre.

28 min total1 serving719.2 kcal / serving
high-proteinhigh-fibrebudgetfamily-friendlycomfort-food

719.2

Calories

36.4g

Protein

129.5g

Carbs

33.8g

Fibre

9.3g

Fat

Ingredients

  • half a tin of lentils, drained
  • 70g dry wholewheat spaghetti (180g cooked)
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • half an onion, chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp rapeseed oil

Method

  1. 1Fry the onion and carrot in the oil for 5 minutes, add the garlic.
  2. 2Add the tomatoes and 100ml water and simmer for 8 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in the lentils and cook for 4 minutes.
  4. 4Cook the pasta, drain and serve with the sauce.

Swaps and tips

  • Freeze extra sauce in portions.

Around £1.03 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).

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