Lentils With Pasta Recipe

Name: Lentils With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked pasta (ziti or shells, gluten-free is fine); 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups red lentils; ¾ cup tomato juice; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon dried sumac (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; sea salt; lots pepper; 4 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese; grated parmesan cheese; wheat germ (optional if making gluten-free)

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked pasta (ziti or shells, gluten-free is fine)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups red lentils
¾ cup tomato juice
2 large tomatoes, chopped
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried sumac (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
sea salt
lots pepper
4 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
grated parmesan cheese
wheat germ (optional if making gluten-free)

1
Cook the pasta al dente.
2
Saute the onions until tender then add the garlic and lentils.
3
Saute 1 min more.
4
Add water to cover and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.
5
Add more water if necessary.
6
Add the remaining ingredients except the noodles, cheese and wheat germ.
7
In a greased 11x8.5 inch pan layer half the noodle, lentil mixture and cheese.
8
Repeat the layers and top liberally with grated Parmesan cheese.
9
Dot with olive oil.
10
Bake at 350F for 30-40 min covered.
11
Uncover for the last 10 minutes.
12
Serve hot.

1476

kcal

Calories

Fat

240

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked pasta (ziti or shells, gluten-free is fine), 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Lentils With 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.

Lentils With Pasta

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