Pasta with Lentils: The Best Cozy Meal for Any Day
Pasta with Lentils is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for any day, featuring lentils and pasta in a rich broth.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Lentils and Pasta
- 1.25 cup dried brown or green lentils rinsed
- 1.25 cup short pasta shapes (ditalini, elbows, orecchiette, mezzi rigatoni...)
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth plus more if needed
- 8 cherry tomatoes cut into halves
Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- fine salt to taste
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese if desired. Garnish with chili flakes and chopped parsley if liked.
Notes
Brown or green lentils are preferred. Rinse the lentils properly before using. Fresh, canned, or tomato paste can be used for added flavor. Adjust seasoning depending on broth saltiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 29gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 56mgPotassium: 1043mgFiber: 28gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 333IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 7mg
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