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A filling dish of lentil pasta cooked with butter and tomato paste.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste (200 g) has 328 calories. That works out to 164 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.4 g of carbs, 16.4 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 8.4 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
328
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
44.4g
· 16% DV
Protein
16.4g
· 33% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% DV
Fiber
8.4g
· 30% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 20% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 328 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.4 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% |
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 328 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 164 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 100 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 410 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 300 g | 492 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 574 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 500 g | 820 kcal |
Calculated from 164 calories per 100 g.
Lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste is made by boiling the pasta, then tossing it with tomato paste briefly cooked in melted butter. Follow the pasta package directions, drain it promptly, and loosen the sauce with a splash of pasta water if needed.
No, lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste has a more pronounced earthy, legume-like flavor than a wheat-pasta version. The buttery tomato sauce complements it, while herbs such as basil or oregano can add a familiar pasta-sauce note.
Lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste can turn mushy if the pasta is overcooked or left sitting in hot water. Start checking it before the package cooking time is up, drain it as soon as it is tender, and toss it with the sauce right away.
Plain tomato paste works well in lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste because it gives the sauce a concentrated tomato flavor. Cook it briefly in butter without letting it scorch; burnt paste can make the whole dish taste bitter.
Yes, you can make lentil pasta with tomato paste using olive oil instead of butter. Warm the oil gently, cook the paste briefly, and add a little pasta water to help it coat the pasta. The result tastes lighter and less creamy.
Lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste is best understood as a simple home-style pasta preparation, rather than a dish with one fixed traditional recipe. Its butter-and-paste sauce is familiar in Turkish home cooking, and households can vary the seasoning.
Lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste pairs well with a crisp salad or plain yogurt. Their fresh, cooling flavors balance the rich butter and concentrated tomato sauce; roasted vegetables are another easy side.
To keep lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste from sticking, drain it promptly and mix it with the prepared sauce while it is still hot. Avoid leaving it piled in the colander, where the starch can make the strands clump.
Lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste keeps for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat it gently in a pan with a small splash of water, since the pasta may absorb the sauce and dry out as it sits.
Yes, lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste can be frozen, but the pasta may become softer or break apart after thawing. Freeze individual portions in airtight containers, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat gently.
Vitamins
Folate
96µg · 24% DV
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B6
0.26mg · 15% DV
B3
2.2mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.38mg · 42% DV
Phosphorus
264mg · 38% DV
Manganese
0.84mg · 37% DV
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Sodium
500mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
620mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Lentil pasta with butter and tomato paste is a simple home-style dish made by tossing pasta made from lentils with butter and concentrated tomato paste. The lentil pasta is the base; the butter and tomato paste bring a familiar, savoury sauce rather than a lengthy preparation.
Serve it hot as a quick lunch or supper. The tomato paste adds a rounded tang, while butter softens its sharpness; lentil pasta tends to have a firmer, heartier bite than conventional wheat pasta. It provides protein and fibre, making it a filling bowl on its own. Pair it with a crisp salad or a spoonful of plain yogurt, or use a little less butter for a lighter finish.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.