Pasta And Lentils Recipe

Name: Pasta And Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 1/2 cups dried green or brown lentils, preferably Castelluccio variety, washed and soaked for several hours; 1 small stalk celery, halved; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for garnish; 1 slice pancetta or bacon, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Pinch red chile flakes; 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; Salt, to taste; 7 ounces tubetti or spaghetti, broken into short pieces; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dried green or brown lentils, preferably Castelluccio variety, washed and soaked for several hours
1 small stalk celery, halved
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for garnish
1 slice pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pinch red chile flakes
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Salt, to taste
7 ounces tubetti or spaghetti, broken into short pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1
In a large pot, combine the drained lentils, celery and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce to an active simmer and cook for approximately 45 minutes, until the lentils are very tender.
2
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the pancetta and render the fat. Add the onion, garlic and chile flakes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook a few minutes.
3
Once the lentils are tender, remove the celery, add salt and cook the pasta in the boiling water. Once the pasta is almost fully cooked, add the onion mixture and parsley and cook together for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with extra virgin olive oil drizzle on top.

215

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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: Ingredients, 1 1/2 cups dried green or brown lentils, preferably Castelluccio variety, washed and soaked for several hours, 1 small stalk celery, halved, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for garnish, and more.

Yes, Pasta And Lentils 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.

Pasta And Lentils

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