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Pasta with Lentils

A hearty and nutritious dish combining pasta and lentils in a savory tomato sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 300 grams pasta any shape, such as penne or fusilli
Lentils
  • 200 grams green or brown lentils rinsed and drained
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 medium celery stalk diced
Tomato Sauce
  • 400 grams canned diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Liquid
  • 750 ml vegetable broth
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Lentils
  1. In a large pot, combine the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
Cook the Pasta
  1. In a separate pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Mix Pasta and Lentils
  1. Combine the cooked lentils and pasta with the sauce in the skillet. Stir to coat everything evenly and heat through for another 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 15gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or spices according to your taste. This dish can be made ahead and reheated.

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