Lentils are a wonderful source of protein and fiber. They’re good for the planet and good for your body, and gosh darn it, they’re just plain tasty if you cook ’em right. This simple dish is a yummy and easy way to try adding lentils to your diet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 8 oz. whole-wheat penne
- 1 (26 oz.) jar Guiding Stars-worthy pasta sauce
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pan over high heat. Add the lentils and lower heat to medium.
- Cook lentils for 10 minutes. Add pasta. Cook until pasta and lentils are done (10-15 minutes).
- Drain, return lentils and pasta to pot, and stir in sauce and seasoning. Heat through and serve, garnished with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
5 servings per container
Serving Size 235 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 365 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3.5g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% | |
| Sodium 290mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 70g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars 8g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 47g | ||
| Protein 20g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 138mg | 10% | |
| Iron 6.3mg | 35% | |
| Potassium 460mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 116.1mcg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C 17.7mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin E 0.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K 2.6mcg | 2% | |
| Thiamin 0.5mg | 45% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Niacin 6.7mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.3mg | 20% | |
| Folate 215.6mcg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.1mcg | 2% | |
| Biotin 0.6mcg | 2% | |
| Chloride 72.8mg | 4% | |
| Pantothenate 1.2mg | 25% | |
| Phosphorus 292.9mg | 25% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 78.2mg | 20% | |
| Zinc 2.7mg | 25% | |
| Selenium 36.2mcg | 70% | |
| Copper 0.5mg | 60% | |
| Manganese 1.9mg | 80% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 0.2mcg | 0% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce (organic Tomato Puree (water, Tomato Paste), Organic Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Organic Onions, Organic Spices, Sea Salt, Organic Garlic, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Citric Acid), Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, Lentils, Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Italian Seasoning (marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Savory, Sage, Oregano, And Basil).
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