Shirataki noodles with lentils in tomato-basil cream sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 246.5
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.8 mg
  • Sodium: 2,167.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.7 g
  • Protein: 8.8 g

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Introduction

Vegetarian low-cal "spaghetti with meat sauce". Vegetarian low-cal "spaghetti with meat sauce".
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    32 grams dry green lentils (approx. 2/3 cup cooked)
    1-8 oz package Shirataki Tofu spaghetti noodles
    1 cup Hunts diced tomatoes w/garlic, oregano, basil
    1 tbsp Neufchatel cheese
    Additional seasoning as desired

Directions

Makes 1 (large) serving

1. Cook lentils per package until just tender, drain

2. Drain and rinse noodles thoroughly

3. Dry roast noodles by placing in non-stick skillet that is preheated to the point where a drop of water sizzles quickly. Noodles are ready when they no longer sizzle and very little steam comes off.

4. Cut noodles into manageable pieces with kitchen shears or a spatula

5. Add tomatoes to drained lentils and any further seasonings you desire (oregano/rosemary/etc). And heat to slight "boil"

6. Add noodles and cook on low heat for approx 5 minutes to allow noodles to suck up flavor.

7. Add neufchatel cheese and stir to create a more creamy sauce.