Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti⏱ 25 min total

Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti

Per 1 serving · 380 g · 15 ingredients

Calories
494
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    21g
    17% of calories
  • Carbs
    95g
    76% of calories
  • Fat
    4.3g
    8% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti (380 g) has 494 calories, with 21 g of protein, 95 g of carbohydrates and 4.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (76% of calories). It is high in protein (42% DV), dietary fiber (39% DV) and Vitamin C (23% DV).

Per 100 g
130cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.2g
Net carbs
84g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
11g
11 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein42%
  • Dietary fiber39%
  • Vitamin C23%
  • Thiamine114%
  • Riboflavin (B2)47%
  • Niacin60%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A18%
  • Vitamin E16%
  • Choline11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped carrots, celery, mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the mushrooms are golden, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomato paste, minced garlic, sugar, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the lentils, tomato puree, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Adjust consistency with water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

  6. 6

    Serve the lentil bolognese sauce over the spaghetti.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (380 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A159 μg
18%
Vitamin C20 mg
23%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K10 μg
8%
Thiamine1 mg
114%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
47%
Niacin10 mg
60%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
38%
Folate (B9)343 μg
86%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
37%
Choline62 mg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium77 mg
8%
Iron6 mg
79%
Potassium1,011 mg
22%
Magnesium88 mg
21%
Phosphorus313 mg
45%
Zinc3 mg
24%
Copper1 mg
84%
Manganese1 mg
64%
Selenium59 μg
107%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene532 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene1,648 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride19 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose4 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene16,269 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose2 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch65 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20.1 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 494 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 94min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 59min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 41min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 69min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti?

One serving of Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti (1 serving) has 494 calories, which works out to 130 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti high in protein?

It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (42% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 84 g of net carbs and 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti?

389 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti?

11 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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