Lentil and Sweet Potato Pasta Sauce
If you have some fussy eaters who always want pasta and red sauce, or simply want to boost the nutritional value of your everyday marinara, this 'hidden veg' pasta sauce is for you. With red lentils and sweet potatoes, this tasty pasta sauce is perfect for pasta, pizzas, or as a base for so many other family dinners.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 108kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 grams red lentils
- 2 400g tins of chopped tomatoes 14oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper roughly chopped
- 200 grams sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 1 onion roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves diced
- 500 ml stock or broth chicken or vegetable
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp tomato puree (tomato paste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper optional, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven and add the onion (with an optional pinch of salt). Cook gently for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the onion starts to soften.
- Add the garlic, bell pepper and sweet potato and sprinkle over the dried herbs. Stir in the lentils and tomato puree.
- Pour in the stock and tomatoes, stir well and bring to a simmer. Pop the lid on and turn the heat down to medium/low. Allow to gently simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are soft.
- Allow to cool slightly then blend using a stick blender or by transferring to a jug blender.
- Season to taste and serve as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2781IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg