His And Hers: Healthy Spaghetti Amatriciana Two Ways

You've Officially hopped on the healthy living train and you're going full-speed. You have developed an affinity for green juice, quinoa bowls fill your days, and you've pretty much named yourself the ambassador of all things kale. Your love affair with your body and your health is blossoming, so it's only natural to want to get your other relationship in on the action: the one with your significant other.  But if you're anything like us, finding common ground in the kitchen is sometimes easier said than done! Dedicated to discover a recipe built for two, we turned to health foodie guru Elenore from Earthsprout. We asked Elenore for a flexible recipe that makes both him and her happy. Not only did she surprise us with her ingenuity, but she also managed to take a less-than-healthy comfort food - spaghetti - and transform it into a nutritional powerhouse, two ways. While both versions boast a delicious Amatriciana sauce made of hearty lentils, ancho peppers and dried mushrooms, Elenore provides two options for the base and cheese: one completely raw, one simply gluten-free. No matter your dietary preferences, this Italian-inspired meal hits the spot - and allows both you and your other half to indulge in the same delicious dish together without scrambling for a "second option" come dinnertime. Take a cue from Elenore and her hubby Fabian by whipping up a batch tonight... If you find Fabian making dinner in our house, there is a high probability he's preparing this sensational yet simple tomato sauce (he's famous for making outrageously tasty tomato sauce, hummus and some other signature dishes). An original amatriciana sauce calls for pork, but our recipe uses other rich ingredients like dried mushrooms, red lentils and sun-dried tomatoes. We've developed this vegan amatriciana sauce recipe over the years and it never fails. It's our go-to when we're tired and don't feel like being inventive or hanging out in the kitchen for hours. A central dish like this one also makes it easier to his-and-hers-ify the additions around it. Fabian is a die-hard spaghetti lover while I'd much rather go for a raw veggie spaghetti. I also leave the Parmesan cheese to him and enjoy a good rawmesan instead. So here it is, the perfect recipe for you and your honey to share. Bon appetit!