What are the benefits of red lentils?

Red lentils are high in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them a great meat alternative.

Can I use another type of pasta?

Absolutely, any pasta shape will work well with this sauce.

If you use gluten-free pasta, the dish can be made gluten-free.

Pasta

Delicious spaghetti topped with a hearty red lentil sauce, rich in protein and flavor.

100 g başına

160 kcal

1 cup

320 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Karbonhidrat	Yağ
10 g / 100g	27 g / 100g	3 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 23% · Carbs 62% · Fat 15%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 320 kcal) is 16% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 78 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Spaghetti and Red Lentil Sauce is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Spaghetti and Red Lentil Sauce	160	10 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

8/10

A filling dish with a good balance of protein and fiber to support weight loss.

What are the benefits of red lentils?: Red lentils are high in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them a great meat alternative.
Can I use another type of pasta?: Absolutely, any pasta shape will work well with this sauce.
Is this recipe gluten-free?: If you use gluten-free pasta, the dish can be made gluten-free.

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