Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils Recipe Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound grown or possibly green lentils, washed & picked over; 3 c. water; 1 bay leaf; Salt; 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 onions, minced; 3 lg. garlic cloves, chopped; Healthy pinch cayenne pepper; Black pepper; 12 ounce. spaghetti or possibly linguini; 1/2 c. plain yogurt; Options: 1 teaspoon coriander 1 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin Sub. ricotta cheese for yogurt

Servings: persons

1/2 pound grown or possibly green lentils, washed & picked over
3 c. water
1 bay leaf
Salt
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, minced
3 lg. garlic cloves, chopped
Healthy pinch cayenne pepper
Black pepper
12 ounce. spaghetti or possibly linguini
1/2 c. plain yogurt
Options: 1 teaspoon coriander 1 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin Sub. ricotta cheese for yogurt

1
Combine lentils, water, bay leaf and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30-40 min or possibly till lentils are tender but not mushy.
3
Add in salt to taste.
4
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan and saute/fry the onions.
5
Add in garlic and spices if using them.
6
Saute/fry a couple of min to blend flavors, stirring.
7
Stir this mix into the lentils.
8
Add in cayenne and black pepper to taste.
9
Bring large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles al dente.
10
Drain and add in to lentils.
11
Add in yogurt (or possibly ricotta cheese) toss together, serve at once.

248

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 pound grown or possibly green lentils, washed & picked over, 3 c. water, 1 bay leaf, Salt, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils Recipe 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.

Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils Recipe

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