Nutritive Information
Per Serving:
- 463 calories
- 8 g total fat
- 1 g saturated fat
- 294 mg sodium
- 0 mg cholesterol
- 78 g carbohydrate
- 16 g fiber
- 5 g sugar
- 20 g protein
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils, dried
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely shredded
- 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 28-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes, with juice
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced sodium
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles, uncooked
- Garnish: 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Place a Dutch oven or large saucepan on medium heat and add lentils and water to the pot. Cover with a lid, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook lentils for about 2 minutes until almost tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Add olive oil, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, finely chopped celery, finely shredded carrot, and finely chopped walnuts, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce, red wine, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt (optional). Stir well and cover.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil to cook pasta.
- Add dry spaghetti noodles, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions (about 7 minutes). Drain noodles in colander. To serve: Divide spaghetti noodles among 6 serving plates or pasta bowls (about 1 ¼ cups each). Top with 1 cup of Bolognese sauce.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped basil. Alternatively, place spaghetti noodles in one large serving bowl, Bolognese sauce in another large serving bowl, and chopped basil in a small dish, allowing guests to serve themselves as desired.
