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Evening meal

Wholemeal spaghetti with tomato & lentil ragu

A hearty vegetarian ragu made with green lentils and tomatoes, served with fibre-rich wholemeal spaghetti.

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Portions
4
  • Easy
  • Pregnancy
  • First trimester
  • Second trimester
  • Third trimester
  • Postnatal recovery
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Fibre-rich
  • Budget-friendly
  • Freezer-friendly
Wholemeal spaghetti with tomato & lentil ragu served and ready to eat

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Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion, carrot and celery for 6–8 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Step 3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, lentils and mixed herbs and bring to a simmer.
  4. Step 4. Simmer gently for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  5. Step 5. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water according to the packet instructions.
  6. Step 6. Drain the spaghetti and serve topped with the piping hot ragu.

Allergens for your selection

  • Contains: Cereals containing gluten
  • Contains: Celery

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