Hearty Lentil & Spinach Marinara Pasta
A comforting and protein-rich Italian-inspired pasta dish, featuring lentil pasta tossed in a rich tomato and red lentil marinara sauce with fresh spinach. Completely dairy-free.
Ingredients
- Lentil Pasta55.6 g
- Canned Crushed Tomatoes194.4 g
- Onion28 g
- Garlic1.5 cloves
- Fresh Spinach66.7 g
- Olive Oil13.9 ml
- Dried Oregano0.5 tsp
- Red Lentils83.3 g
- Dried Basil0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook lentil pasta according to package directions (usually 8-10 minutes).
- 2Step 2
Step 2: While pasta cooks, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- 3Step 3
Step 3: In a large saucepan or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4Step 4
Step 4: Add minced garlic and red lentils (no need to pre-soak quick-cooking lentils) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5Step 5
Step 5: Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
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