The Simple Veganista · by Julie | The Simple Veganista
Easy Red Lentil Pasta Sauce (One Pot Recipe)
NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK
CAL 15%·PRO 31%
CARBS 52G69% OF CAL
11G FIBER28G OTHER13G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 5G16% OF CAL
1G SAT5G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A vibrant red lentil sauce made with tomatoes, lentils, and herbs. High-protein and freezer-friendly, perfect for tossing with pasta or layering into lasagna.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or ¼ cup water for oil-free)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed well
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or passata
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
CAL 15%·PRO 31%
CARBS 52G69% OF CAL
11G FIBER28G OTHER13G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 5G16% OF CAL
1G SAT5G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 565mg
- Total sugar
- 13g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1145mg
- Calcium
- 78mg
- Iron
- 8mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 565MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.