Lentils With Pasta and Caramelized Onions

1. 1

   Saute the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet over low heat, until brown and caramelized, stirring often.

2. 2

   Cook with the lid on for 5 minutes, then turn heat to medium low, remove lid and cook another 10 to 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Rinse the lentils and boil them in plenty of water until they are only just tender.

4. 4

   Some lentils take as little as 10 minutes, others much longer.

5. 5

   You should watch them.

6. 6

   Break the tagliatelle into pieces by crushing the nests in your hand, and drop them into the pan with the lentils there should be enough water to cover them.

7. 7

   Add salt, stir and boil vigorously until the pasta is cooked al dente.

8. 8

   Drain quickly, and toss gently with the remaining olive oil, the fried onions, a little salt and pepper and the parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.