Hearty Spaghetti with Lentils & Marinara

I added chopped spinach and red pepper flakes. It made a robust, satisfying and incredibly easy sauce for my spaghetti. This is now part of my meal rotation.

I added spinach at the end for more protein.

A nice way to add some variation and nutritional value to spaghetti dinner. We enjoyed it. Sautéed onion, garlic and chopped red peppers before adding the lentil mixture to cook. Used 3/4 cup lentils and 3 cup broth.

I liked it but kids didn’t like it. Maybe use less lentils next time. I had doubled the recipe but didn’t need that much. So maybe halve the lentils or even just use a quarter for them to get used to the taste they called “bitter”. Also try adding carrots, which might sweeten the sauce.

Added zucchini, onions, and peppers. Topped with red pepper flakes.

Yes! This is just what I needed. I added 2 extra small garlic cloves while cooking the lentils and used RAO's marinara. This is going in my week rotation!

Easy recipe. Very filling. I used a little stock in with the sauce as it was a little thick.

My first try at lentils instead of meat for a meatless Monday! Different, but good. I would make it again.

We love this recipe - it’s super simple, tasty and healthy. I use whole wheat pasta and add a sprinkle of parm.