Instant Pot Spaghetti with Lentils

This instant pot spaghetti recipe is a quick and easy dish filled with whole grains and fiber. Add a side salad or some protein to round out your meal.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes


Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup lentils, rinsed
4 ounces whole grain spaghetti
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Use the sauté function on the instant pot and heat the oil.
2. Add the garlic, onion and Italian seasoning, and sauté for a couple minutes.
3. Add the water and thoroughly scrape off the bottom of the pot for any food stuck to it.
4. Add the tomato sauce, lentils, salt and pasta. Lightly spread the pasta evenly around the pot and submerge the pasta. Do not stir.
5. Cover and cook under pressure for 10 minutes.
6. Quick release and stir.

Nutritional Information
4 servings. Each serving = 231 calories, 8 g fat, 33 g carbohydrates, 7 g protein, 7 g fiber, 280 mg sodium

About
This recipe was provided by the Columbus Community Hospital diabetes and health education department, which offers various programs to help educate and support community members who have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. The department’s services include group classes and individual appointments for inpatient and outpatient diabetes education. For more information on the diabetes and health education department, click here.