pasta with lentils

This Italian pasta with lentils is one of the best nourishing meals you can cook using a few cupboard essentials such as dried lentils and pasta. It&#039;s an easy yet delicious 1-pot recipe, healthy, vegan and amazingly GOOD.Note: chose US customary or metric/tap on servings to scale quantities!

PASTA WITH LENTILS

pasta

vegetable or chicken broth, plus more if needed

cherry tomatoes, cut into halves ((see notes)*)

Tbsp olive oil,

garlic cloves,

small-sized onion, diced

tomato paste

tsp cumin

fine salt, to taste ()

tsp black pepper,

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute&#039; for 5 minutes.

Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves and stir for a minute (If you use canned tomatoes or only tomato paste rather than fresh tomatoes, add them along with the ingredients listed below).

Add lentils, cumin, tomato paste, broth, and pepper.

Increase heat and bring to simmer. Place lid on and turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until lentils are soft.

Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your liking (see notes).*

Add pasta, cook gently over medium heat until al dente. Stir frequently!

If the stew seems too thick, gradually add a touch of water or broth and thin to desired consistency (note: the longer it sits on the stove, the thicker it will get). Taste, you might want to adjust again the seasoning before serving.

Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese if you don&#x27;t keep it vegan. Also, garnish with chili flakes and chopped parsley for extra flavor if you like. Enjoy!

Pasta with Red Lentils and Ginger is an easy and tasty vegetarian pasta dish. Adapted from a recipe in the cookbook Vegetarian Planet.

Pasta with Red Lentils and Ginger 

lb. dried penne, farfalle or other short pasta

butter

olive oil

2 inch piece of ginger, minced (or ¾ tsp powdered ginger)

garlic,

sage

red lentils

water (plus extra during cooking as needed)

baby spinach

Salt and pepper

Start water for pasta

Melt butter

in a medium pan or skillet, let it start to brown slightly, then sauté garlic and ginger for a couple minutes over medium low heat.

Add the lentils

, sage, a bit of salt, cup of water, and a tablespoon of olive oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low, cover pan.

Watch the lentils

Check and stir the lentil mixture every few minutes. If the lentil cooking liquid begins to evaporate, add another quarter cup or so of water. The lentils take 10 to 15 minutes to soften…they should be soft but retain their shape as opposed to turning to lentil mush which can happen if you cook too long or too much water.

Start cooking the pasta

about 5 minute after you start cooking the lentils. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

Add the spinach

after the lentils have been cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring it in so that it wilts slightly.

Finish the dish

When the pasta is done to your liking, drain and combine the cooked pasta with the lentil mixture and an extra tablespoon of olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

I LOVE the look of those red lentil in there and it is such a great way of introducing some more protein into this dish! Along with the spinach a feast for eyes and belly

I just made this red lentil pasta dish last night! I love the addition of spinach and sage. It gives this dish a wonderful earthy flavor.

This is so delicious! We adore lentils and this is a great way to add more to our diets!

This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family

I'd have never thought to pair pasta and lentils, but this dish works deliciously! It's easy, tasty, and I love the addition of spinach!

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