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Home » Recipes » Tomato, Basil & Lentil One Pot Pasta

Tomato, Basil & Lentil One Pot Pasta

May 16, 2016 by Ciara Attwell, Updated December 12, 2022

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A quick, easy and healthy meat free family recipe, all cooked in one pot and ready in just 15 minutes.

A quick, easy and healthy family recipe, all cooked in one pot and ready in just 15 minutes. My Fussy Eater blog

Today I’m continuing my Quick & Easy Mid Week Meals series with this really delicious and super simple One Pot Pasta recipe. This dish so quick and easy to cook and is really nutritious too, making it my new favourite go-to meal on busy evenings. 

Lately I have been trying to cut down the amount of meat that my family eats and instead replace it with some healthier alternatives. I used lentils in this recipe as they are packed full of protein, fibre and iron, making them a really brilliant substitute for meat. They are also super cheap too, making this dish very budget friendly.

I was a little worried that the kids would pick the lentils out but I mixed them in really well with the spaghetti and they gobbled the whole thing down. I couldn’t believe it!

A quick, easy and healthy family recipe, all cooked in one pot and ready in just 15 minutes. My Fussy Eater blog

I’m now on the hunt for lots more ways for including lentils in our diet so if you have any favourite lentil recipes let me know in the comments below.

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A quick, easy and healthy family recipe, all cooked in one pot and ready in just 15 minutes. Vegan friendly | My Fussy Eater

Tomato, Basil & Lentil One Pot Pasta


★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Ciara Attwell @ My Fussy Eater
  • Prep Time: 3 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main Meal
  • Cuisine: Italian
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A quick, easy and healthy meatfree family recipe, all cooked in one pot and ready in just 15 minutes.


Ingredients

  • 300g  / 10.5 oz spaghetti
  • 600ml  / 2 & ½ cups vegetable stock
  • 1 can (400g)  / 14 oz chopped tomatoes
  • 200g / 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 125g / 4.5oz cooked green lentils (I used canned)
  • 15–20 pitted black olives

Instructions

  1. Place all of the ingredients except for the lentils and olives into a large pan. Stir everything together, bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until the spaghetti has cooked.
  2. If at any point the sauce seems to be drying out, add a little extra veg stock.
  3. Add the lentils and olives, stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Serve immediately.
1 Serving3619 g659 mg4.5 g0.6 g71.6 g13.2 g15 g
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Comments

  1. Kristina says

    February 6, 2022 at 8:42 pm

    We had it for lunch today and everyone enjoyed it. The adults added chilli and children were happy as is 🙂

    Reply
  2. Roshni says

    June 28, 2018 at 6:38 pm

    Hi Ciara
    Can I freeze the leftovers?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      June 30, 2018 at 9:18 am

      Yes you can!

      Reply
  3. Steph says

    April 26, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    Made this for dinner tonight. Tasty & kid friendly! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      April 29, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Thanks Steph!

      Reply
  4. Annalise says

    March 12, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    Didn’t miss having meat all in this! We normally eat a lot of meat so it was nice to try something a bit different for a change. Will make this regularly now.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:10 am

    I’m trying to have a few meat free meals a week and this is perfect. So quick!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Ashley Spears says

    August 17, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Your recipes look so good! I really want to try this one and several others, but I don’t know how to convert to American measurements. Any advice?

    Reply
  7. Brasta says

    January 30, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    I’ve made soup with lentils and Italian sausage with carrots, celery, onion. I also add chicken broth to it. It’s amazing! I would have a good blog if I had time to do it but I don’t. Mother of 4 kids under 6 and a homeschooler;)

    Reply
  8. Brasta says

    January 30, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    This recipe looks good and I want to try it! I think you should add a combo of onions, celery, and carrots minced and sautéed at the beginning and then add some Parmesan cheese at the end as well as some crushed red pepper! Love the ideas!

    Reply
  9. Juliet Evans says

    January 26, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    Nice recipe, right up my street, I am a veggie food blogger. I have shared this on my Facebook page myfamilyhomeblog.

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 26, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you for sharing Juliet

      Reply
  10. Michelle says

    November 12, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    This looks so tasty, Clara. I love how simple and affordable it is. We love pasta dishes here and two of us don’t eat meat – but the boys really want their “protein”… so this is a win for all of us!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 12, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Oh gosh – I mistyped your name. SO sorry!

      Reply
      • Ciara Attwell says

        November 14, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        Hee hee, no problem!! 🙂

        Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 14, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle, I’m chuffed everyone enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply

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