Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins
2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
7ozmirepoix
1garlic clove, minced
¼tspred pepper flakes
2tspno salt added tomato paste
14.50ozno salt added diced tomatoes
¾tspno salt added Italian seasoning
2cupslow sodium vegetable broth
½cupdry green lentils, rinsed
16ozfresh sweet potato noodles
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
1
In large saucepot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add mirepoix; cook and stir 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste; cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add broth and lentils; heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and black pepper to taste. Makes about 4 cups.
2
In large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add noodles; cook and stir 7 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in salt and black pepper to taste.
3
Divide noodles into 6 bowls; evenly top with lentil Bolognese and sprinkle with parsley.
Make it a meal: Serve with a side of roasted broccoli with lemon and Parmesan.
Ingredients
2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
7ozmirepoix
1garlic clove, minced
¼tspred pepper flakes
2tspno salt added tomato paste
14.50ozno salt added diced tomatoes
¾tspno salt added Italian seasoning
2cupslow sodium vegetable broth
½cupdry green lentils, rinsed
16ozfresh sweet potato noodles
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
1
In large saucepot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add mirepoix; cook and stir 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste; cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add broth and lentils; heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and black pepper to taste. Makes about 4 cups.
2
In large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add noodles; cook and stir 7 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in salt and black pepper to taste.
3
Divide noodles into 6 bowls; evenly top with lentil Bolognese and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.