Red Lentil Pasta
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
5 cups of water 3/4 c red lentils2 large cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes with liquid1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 lb of penne pasta1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
In a large saucepan or small stock pot, bring the water to a roiling boil; add the lentils and cook, covered over medium high heat for 15 minutes.
Add garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 7 more minutes stirring occasionally. While this is cooking boil the penne for 7 minutes. When the pasta has boiled, drain it then add it to the lentils and tomatoes.
Simmer for 5 more minutes till pasta and lentils are tender.
Makes 6, 1.5 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CELTICMOM1967.
Add garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 7 more minutes stirring occasionally. While this is cooking boil the penne for 7 minutes. When the pasta has boiled, drain it then add it to the lentils and tomatoes.
Simmer for 5 more minutes till pasta and lentils are tender.
Makes 6, 1.5 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CELTICMOM1967.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 199.1
- Total Fat: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 432.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 32.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
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