Description
Pasta with Lentils is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines hearty lentils with your favorite pasta, creating a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. This one-pot recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and fiber, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters. With a rich flavor profile enhanced by garlic, cumin, and fresh tomatoes, this dish is both satisfying and customizable. You can easily adapt it to your taste by incorporating seasonal vegetables or adjusting the spices. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy family dinner or prepping meals for the week, Pasta with Lentils is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cup dried brown or green lentils
- 1 ¼ cup short pasta (such as ditalini or elbows)
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- Ground cumin and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes; stir for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed lentils, cumin, tomato paste, broth, and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add short pasta; cook gently until al dente while stirring frequently.
- If the mixture thickens too much during cooking, gradually add more broth or water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg