Smoky Ham and Lentil Pasta
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 452.3
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Cholesterol: 32.0 mg
- Sodium: 29.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 61.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.8 g
- Protein: 24.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Smoky Ham and Lentil Pasta calories by ingredient
Introduction
This smoky, filling treat only uses a small amount of meat, is very easy to prepare, and is packed with healthy fiber. This smoky, filling treat only uses a small amount of meat, is very easy to prepare, and is packed with healthy fiber.Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
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1 cup raw brown lentils
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 T olive oil
6-8 ounces lean smoked ham, diced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces raw pasta
2 T brown sugar
Directions
1. Bring 4 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Add lentils and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Add oil to a large skillet, heat, and cook onions on high until well browned and tender, about 15 minutes. Add the ham and cook on high for 2 more minutes until slightly browned. Add the broth and brown sugar, bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the onion ham broth mixture and the lentils.
Each serving is about 2 cups.
From the Weight Watchers "Five Ingredient Recipes"
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNIFER994.
2. Add oil to a large skillet, heat, and cook onions on high until well browned and tender, about 15 minutes. Add the ham and cook on high for 2 more minutes until slightly browned. Add the broth and brown sugar, bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the onion ham broth mixture and the lentils.
Each serving is about 2 cups.
From the Weight Watchers "Five Ingredient Recipes"
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNIFER994.