ORECCHIETTE WITH LENTILS, ONIONS, AND SPINACH
Categories Bean Leafy Green Onion Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Spinach Lentil Winter Healthy Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then stir in onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to moderately low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until onions are very tender and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
- While onions cook, cover lentils with water by 1 inch in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan and boil over moderate heat, covered, until lentils are just tender and most of water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and let stand, covered, until ready to use.
- Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander and return pasta to pot.
- Add onions, lentils, and spinach to pasta, then toss with just enough reserved cooking water to wilt spinach and moisten pasta. Add cheese and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine.
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Khethukthula Proh
khethukthula@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is a bonus.
Sadiq Jaan
s10@yahoo.comI made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless meal that's also very flavorful.
TABITHA COYNE
tc@aol.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the orecchiette and they didn't even notice the spinach.
Robin Stalin
robin-stalin@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors.
Mudassir Tariq
mudassirt68@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.
Betty Schweitzberger
bschweitzberger32@gmail.comI love the combination of lentils and spinach in this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Atif Ansari
atif-ansari@yahoo.comThe orecchiette cooked perfectly and the lentils were tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Itx_ zille
itx__zille@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make, healthy, and absolutely delicious.
Costa Krieger
costak@yahoo.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination.
Thomas Thayer
t_thayer@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a meatless meal. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's also very flavorful.
Lamia Khan
k-l@gmail.comThe spinach added a nice pop of color and freshness to the dish. I also liked the addition of the lemon zest, which brightened up the flavors.
Patrik Kandrac
patrik@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. My family loved the orecchiette and I will definitely be making it again.
Alvi Jishan
jishana@hotmail.co.ukI'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and had a lovely nutty flavor.
Ssemujju Gadafi
gadafi-ssemujju37@gmail.comThis orecchiette with lentils, onions, and spinach was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was絶妙 and satisfying.