WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA WITH LENTILS, SPINACH, AND LEEKS

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If you like, grate Parmesan cheese over the pasta just before serving, or offer grated cheese on the side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups (14 ounces) French green lentils
2 garlic cloves
1 dried bay leaf
1 pound small whole-wheat chiocciole or other small tubular pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 leeks (about 1 3/4 pounds), white and light-green parts only, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds, washed well and drained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces baby spinach, washed

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine lentils, 1 garlic clove, and the bay leaf. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and discard garlic clove and bay leaf; set the lentils aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 7 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Place pasta in a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, mince remaining garlic clove. In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, leeks, and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add cooked lentils and salt; season with pepper.
  • Add spinach and reserved cooking liquid to pan; toss to wilt spinach, about 2 minutes. Pour mixture over pasta, tossing to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 29 g, Sodium 793 g

Naseeb Ullah
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This is the best pasta dish I've ever had.


Barsam Hosini
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Alison Namwanja
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This dish was delicious and healthy.


Delowar Sayeed
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Yogilatin Caldwell
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This recipe is a keeper!


Gyanu thapa Thapa
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I will definitely be making this again.


bokkor_nil
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This is my new favorite pasta dish!


Francesca
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hendrik Roets
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pasta and the lentils.


Snyder Quezada
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I wasn't sure how I would like the lentils in this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a nice texture and flavor.


Habib Devil
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The lentils and spinach were a perfect combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ayla krikar
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. The whole wheat pasta made it a healthier option, too.


KRISHAL GAMING
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The lentils added a nice protein boost and the spinach and leeks gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.