Hidden Veg Red Lentil Spaghetti Sauce
A rich tomato sauce thick with red lentils, carrot and courgette, served over gluten free spaghetti, and fully vegan.
- Time40 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.54 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and carrots for 6 minutes until soft.
6 min - 2
Add the courgette and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
2 min - 3
Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, tomato purée, water, oregano and salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils are soft and the sauce is thick.
20 min - 4
Blitz briefly with a stick blender if you want the vegetables to disappear completely.
- 5
Cook the spaghetti in boiling water following the packet. Drain and serve with the sauce spooned over.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.