Linguine With Spicy Lentil Sauce Recipe

Name: Linguine With Spicy Lentil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 cup finely chopped carrot; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 plump garlic cloves, chopped; 1 -2 fresh hot pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 ½ cups lentils; 1 12 lbs linguine or 1 12 lbs penne; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped carrot
2 cups chopped onions
2 plump garlic cloves, chopped
1 -2 fresh hot pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 ½ cups lentils
1 12 lbs linguine or 1 12 lbs penne
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan; add in the celery, carrots, onions, and garlic; stir/saute over med-high heat, about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft and beginning to brown.
2
Add in the hot peppers, salt, and red pepper flakes; continue sauting 5-10 minutes, allowing vegetables to brownkeep a close eye on the vegetables, stirring often, so they dont burn.
3
Add in the lentils and 5 cups water; cover, bring to a boil; decrease heat, and simmer until the lentils are soft but not falling apart, 18-22 minutes (if you lentils have been gathering dust in the pantry, they can take as much as 40 minutes to cook; for a longer cooking time, may have to add more water).
4
When the lentils are tender, bring at least 5 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot.
5
Generously salt water; drop in pasta; cook, stirring often, until al dente.
6
Drain pasta and toss it into the lentil sauce; drizzle with an additional tablespoon or two of olive oil.
7
Fold in lemon zest and parsley; serve immediately.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling, 1 cup finely chopped celery, 1 cup finely chopped carrot, 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Linguine With Spicy Lentil Sauce 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.

Linguine With Spicy Lentil Sauce

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