Vegan Hemp Pasta with Lentil Ragù & Cherry Tomatoes

Yield: 1 serving
Serving Size: 2 oz dry pasta
Allergens: wheat, gluten

Ingredients

• Hemp-enriched dry pasta – 2 oz

• Cooked green or brown lentils – ½ cup

• Cherry tomatoes, halved – ½ cup

• Onion, small dice – 2 tbsp

• Garlic, minced – 1 clove

• Extra virgin olive oil – 1 tbsp

• Tomato paste – 1 tbsp

• Fresh thyme or oregano – ½ tsp

• Red wine vinegar or lemon juice – 1 tsp

• Black pepper – to taste

• Salt – to taste

Preparation

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.

2. Add tomato paste and cook briefly to caramelize.

3. Stir in lentils, cherry tomatoes, herbs, and a splash of water.

4. Simmer gently 8–10 minutes until saucy but not heavy.

5. Toss cooked pasta with ragù; finish with acid and black pepper.

Nutrition Notes:

• Lentils supply lysine to complete hemp protein

• Tomatoes provide vitamin C and lycopene for iron absorption

• High fiber, low glycemic load, fully plant-based