Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our diverse collection of pasta with lentils recipes. Embark on a voyage of flavors as we present an array of dishes that showcase the harmonious marriage of pasta's comforting embrace and lentils' earthy goodness. From the classic Italian Pasta e Lenticchie, a hearty and wholesome union of pasta, lentils, vegetables, and savory broth, to the innovative Lentil Bolognese, a hearty pasta dish featuring a rich lentil-based sauce brimming with vegetables and herbs.
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our Creamy Red Lentil Pasta, a delightful symphony of flavors where creamy red lentils, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach dance together in a velvety sauce, blanketing tender pasta. Experience the vibrant fusion of Mediterranean and Indian cuisines with our Lentil Curry Pasta, a vibrant and flavorful dish where lentils simmer in a fragrant blend of spices, coconut milk, and tomatoes, creating a luscious sauce for your favorite pasta.
For a lighter and refreshing option, our Lentil and Vegetable Pasta Salad beckons with its vibrant colors and textures. Fresh vegetables, tender lentils, and your choice of pasta harmoniously blend in a zesty vinaigrette dressing, perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish. Vegetarian and vegan enthusiasts will delight in our Lentil Walnut Meatless Spaghetti, a protein-packed pasta dish where lentils and walnuts unite to create a flavorful and satisfying "meatless" sauce.
Each recipe offers a unique culinary adventure, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of taste and texture. Whether you seek comfort, innovation, or a healthier twist, our curated collection of pasta with lentils recipes promises to satisfy your cravings and leave you inspired. Let the symphony of flavors enchant you as you embark on this culinary exploration.
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'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!
Provided by Katia
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute' 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't keep it vegan. Also, garnish with chili flakes and chopped parsley for extra flavor if you like. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 92 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 56 mg, Fiber 28 g, Sugar 8 g, Calories 513 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA WITH PANCETTA AND LENTILS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lentils, then add the tomatoes, 2 cups water, the basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the sauce to a boil; cook 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the sauce along with half of the parmesan. Season with salt and toss. Divide among bowls; drizzle with olive oil and top with the remaining parmesan and more basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 1099 milligrams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 26 grams
PASTA AND LENTILS
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a rolling boil, add the lentils, and cook, covered over a medium high heat, until nearly but not entirely tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add the garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat, cover and continue to simmer briskly for another 10 minutes, stirring a few times, or until the lentil are fully tender.
- If using capellini, break it into 2 to 4 inch pieces and add them to the lentils. Cook, covered, at a steady simmer, stirring several times and scraping the bottom of the pot when you do. Cook until the pasta is just done, stirring more frequently as it gets closer to that point. If using a small tubular pasta or pasta mista, cook the pasta at least halfway in plenty of salted boiling water. Drain the pasta, add it to the lentils, and simmer to finish cooking the pasta.
- When either pasta is cooked to taste, remove the pot from the heat, stir in the parsley, cover the pot, and let stand about 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot, passing hot pepper oil all the best quality extra virgin olive oil for drizzling on top.
WENDY'S QUICK PASTA AND LENTILS
Hearty pasta and lentil dish. Sure to warm you down to your toes! Serve with Parmesan and crusty bread.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown onion and garlic in oil over medium heat. Stir in lentil soup and tomatoes. Bring to boil. Stir in spinach and spices. Simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until almost done. Drain. Mix pasta into lentil sauce. Cover, and keep warm for 20 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 282.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
SPAGHETTI WITH LENTILS, TOMATO AND FENNEL
There are many recipes for pasta with lentils, a multitude of which are thick and stewlike, more lentil than pasta. This one emphasizes the pasta. The hearty lentil topping is a bit like a Bolognese ragù, and the addition of fennel - seeds, bulb and chopped green fronds - gives it surprising brightness and zest. For even more flavor, add some of your stored-away Parmesan rinds to the sauce. (Carnivores can add a little chopped anchovy or Italian fennel sausage.)
Provided by David Tanis
Categories beans, pastas, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse lentils. Put them in a saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Toss in Parmesan rind, if using. Add a good pinch of salt and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain lentils and reserve cooking water.
- As lentils cook, put 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is wavy, add diced onion and fennel, and season with salt and pepper. Add fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until softened and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic, passata and 2 or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds. Stir to combine and add drained lentils. Turn heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes or so, until somewhat thickened. Taste and correct seasoning, then cook for 5 minutes more, so the flavors meld. Add lentil cooking water as necessary to keep everything saucy.
- As sauce cooks, set a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Divide among individual bowls and ladle sauce over each serving. Top with shavings of ricotta salata and more chopped fennel fronds. Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.
PASTA WITH LENTILS
Steps:
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large Dutch oven and heat over medium heat. Cut the pancetta into 1/4-inch strips and add them. Cook until they begin to render fat, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaves. Cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Once it's thickened, add lentils, water, and the tablespoon of salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add the ditalini, and cook, covered, until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some grated cheese.
PASTA WITH LENTILS
Categories Pasta Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lentil Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet cook the onion with the thyme in the oil in moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is golden. While the onion is cooking, combine the lentils with 1 1/3 cups water, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the lentils, covered, for 12 minutes. Add the carrot and simmer the mixture, covered for 3 minutes, or until the lentils and carrot are just tender. Transfer the lentil mixture with the liquid to the skillet, season it with salt and pepper, and keep it at a bare simmer while cooking the pasta.
- In a large saucepan of salted boiling water boil the pasta until it is al dente. Ladle out and reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta liquid, drain the pasta, and add it to the lentil mixture. Simmer the pasta mixture, tossing it to combine it and adding some of the reserved pasta liquid to moisten the mixture if necessary, for 1 minute. Stir in the parsley and transfer the mixture to a heated serving bowl. Serve the pasta with the Parmesan.
Tips:
- Use high-quality lentils. Lentils come in a variety of colors and sizes, but for this recipe, we recommend using green or brown lentils. These lentils hold their shape well and have a slightly nutty flavor.
- Rinse the lentils before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cook the lentils in vegetable broth instead of water. This will give the lentils a more flavorful broth.
- Add vegetables to the pot while the lentils are cooking. This will help to create a more flavorful and nutritious dish.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor the lentils. Some good options include cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika.
- Serve the lentils with a variety of toppings. Some good options include yogurt, cheese, nuts, and herbs.
Conclusion:
This pasta with lentils recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The lentils are a good source of protein and fiber, and the vegetables add flavor and nutrition. This dish is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying pasta with lentils that will please the whole family.
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