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Lentil Spaghetti Sauce

Source: Montana State University Extension Service Nutrition Education Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Enjoy this hearty spaghetti sauce over your favorite pasta for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner!

Makes
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 1/2 cups lentils (cooked, drained)
  • 28 ounces spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (1 jar, can use 28-32 ounces)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large sauce pan brown meat. Drain.
  3. Add onion and garlic to drained meat. Cook until onions are soft but not brown.
  4. Add cooked lentils and spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook gently for 15 minutes.
  5. Serve sauce over hot cooked spaghetti noodles.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Garlic

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