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

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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
- Step 1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion, carrot and celery for 6–8 minutes until softened.
- Step 2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Step 3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, lentils and mixed herbs and bring to a simmer.
- Step 4. Simmer gently for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Step 5. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water according to the packet instructions.
- Step 6. Drain the spaghetti and serve topped with the piping hot ragu.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
- Contains: Celery
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.