25m$7.71Quick Lentil Bolognese Spaghetti
Spaghetti tossed with canned lentils simmered in jarred marinara for a quick, Italian-inspired dinner. Finish with vegetarian Parmesan if desired.
- Cuisine
- Italian-inspired
- Energy
- 535 calories per serving
- Protein
- 23.5 g per serving
- Carbs
- 101 g per serving
- Fat
- 6.4 g per serving
- Sodium
- 2326 mg per serving
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ground black pepper
0.25 Teaspoon
McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper
1%
vegetarian Parmesan cheese, grated, optional
0.25 Cup
Simple Truth Organic® Parmesan Grated Cheese
13%
garlic powder
1 Teaspoon
McCormick Garlic Powder
6%
jarred marinara sauce
3 Cup
Kroger® Marinara Pasta Sauce
100%
canned brown lentils, rinsed and drained
2 Cup
Goya Lentils
71%
fine salt
1 Tablespoon
Morton® Iodized Table Salt
2%
dried spaghetti
12 Ounce
Barilla Spaghetti Pasta, Quality Non-GMO and Kosher Certified Pasta
75%
dried Italian seasoning
1 Teaspoon
Smart Way™ Italian Seasoning
21%
water
4 Quart
Tap water
0%
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- dried spaghetti-12 oz
- jarred marinara sauce-3 cups
- canned brown lentils-2 cups
- water-4 quarts
- vegetarian Parmesan cheese-0.25 cups
- fine salt-1 tbsp
- garlic powder-1 tsp
- dried Italian seasoning-1 tsp
- ground black pepper-0.25 tsp
Cover the large pot and bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Use caution around boiling water and hot steam, especially when removing the lid.
Keep the large pot handle turned inward to prevent accidental spills.
While the water heats, place the lentils in the colander, rinse under cool water, and drain well. Measure the remaining ingredients.
When the water boils, stir in the salt, add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the spaghetti carefully to the boiling water to avoid splashes.
As soon as the spaghetti begins cooking, combine the marinara, lentils, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper in the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Keep the saucepan handle turned inward to prevent accidental spills.
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain the spaghetti carefully without rinsing it.
Drain the spaghetti slowly, directing steam away from your face and hands.
Return the spaghetti to the pot and add the lentil marinara. Toss over low heat for 1–2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce evenly coats the spaghetti. Serve with the optional vegetarian Parmesan.
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