Tagliatelle with vegetable ragu

Chef: Sunsweet

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

This is a really great recipe which is healthy, delicious and only contains 320 calories per serving.

1 onion, finely chopped

2 celery sticks, finely chopped

2 carrots, diced

2-3 tsp water

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tbsp tomato purée

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

250g diced vegetables, such as courgettes, peppers and mushrooms

50g red lentils

2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes with basil

250g tagliatelle (or your favourite pasta)

2 tbsp shaved parmesan, or vegetarian alternative (optional)

Add the onion, celery and carrots into a large non-stick saucepan and add 2-3 tbsp water.

Cook gently over a medium heat, stirring frequently until the vegetables have softened.

Add in the garlic, tomato purée and balsamic vinegar, cook on a high heat for a further minute.

Add the diced veg, lentils, tomatoes and then bring up to the boil.

Reduce to a simmer, then cook for about 20 minutes. In the meantime, cook the pasta and then drain.

Season the ragu and serve with pasta and parmesan if desired.

Serves
5

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Cooking Time
40 minutes

Main ingredients
Pasta & Noodles, Vegetables

Recipe Type
Dinner, Easy Recipes, Family Dinners, Healthy, Pasta/Noodles, Vegetarian

Special Info
Egg free, Vegetarian, Pregnant Mums

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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