VEGAN PASTA AND LENTIL CASSEROLE

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This dish was inspired by a lot of ingredients and combinations in my head and this is how it played out. I am very happy with the result and can't wait to enjoy this during lunches at work!

Provided by Kameron

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 head garlic, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 Japanese eggplant, halved and sliced
6 cups diced buttercup squash
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup red lentils
4 cups small pasta shells
6 cups vegetable stock
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup nutritional yeast
1 (.75 ounce) package basil leaves, cut into thin strips
½ teaspoon hot paprika
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, Japanese eggplant, and buttercup squash sequentially, stirring well after each addition.
  • Stir tomatoes into the Dutch oven. Stir in red lentils; add pasta shells. Pour in stock; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until pasta is almost fully cooked, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the Dutch oven.
  • Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste together in a small bowl. Pour into the Dutch oven; stir to combine. Stir in nutritional yeast. Add basil, paprika, and black pepper; stir once more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 18.9 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 843.9 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

andry fameno
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat more lentils. My kids love it!


Faiza kashif
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I love the combination of lentils and vegetables.


Sardar Ali Khan
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This casserole was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more garlic and onion next time.


Preston Aspeling
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I also added some chopped chicken to the dish.


Ataur Rahman
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I love the creamy texture of this casserole. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Pearl Molefi
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.


Himanshu Kumar Mondal
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat more vegetables.


Thomas Eilerd
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and can be served hot or cold.


Aarif Husen
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Lacrecia Arevalo Ruiz
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I'm not a fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The sauce was flavorful and the lentils were cooked perfectly.


Sana abbasi
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover lentils. I also added some chopped vegetables to the casserole.


Fatema akhter Nipa
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I love the combination of lentils and pasta in this dish. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly.


Sabitri Basel
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This casserole was a bit too dry for my liking. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Zarrain Tailors
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Anuska Chhetri
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's vegan and packed with protein.


ahmed shimul
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Hafeni Ochurub
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a variety of lentils that I had on hand and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!


Motshabi Alina
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I'm not vegan, but I really enjoyed this casserole. It was hearty and filling, and the lentils added a nice protein boost.


Bankole A Osadiya
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This pasta and lentil casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. I loved the combination of lentils, vegetables, and pasta.