Egyptian Koshary Pasta Recipe

Name: Egyptian Koshary Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice; 2 cups cooked penne pasta; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup cooked lentils; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups); 2 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked rice
2 cups cooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cooked lentils
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
2 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

1
Combine rice and pasta; spoon in bottom of shallow serving platter. Keep warm.
2
Whisk together vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Add cooked lentils and stir to combine. Spoon over rice and pasta.
3
Combine tomatoes, water, sugar, cinnamon, salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin and red pepper in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in squash. Spoon tomato mixture over lentil layer. Partially stir tomato mixture into other layers, but do not completely combine all layers. If desired, prepare crisp-brown onions as directed below and add as a topping.
4
*Cook onions in large skillet with 1 tablespoon oil over high heat, stirring frequently, until brown and slightly crispy, about 10 minutes.

886

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked rice, 2 cups cooked penne pasta, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided, and more.

Yes, Egyptian Koshary Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Egyptian Koshary Pasta

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