Pasta Shells With Lentils And Spinach Recipe

Name: Pasta Shells With Lentils And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 2 -3 celery leaves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1 teaspoon salt; black pepper; 1 lb whole wheat pasta shells; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely minced

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 -3 celery leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 lb whole wheat pasta shells
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely minced

1
Cook lentils, carrot, and celery leaves in 1 quart water for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are almost tender. Drain the lentils, and reserve the cooking water.
2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet. Add onions and thyme, and sautee for 10-12 minutes.
3
Add the lentils to the skillet along with 1 cup of the reserved broth. Squeeze excess moisture from the spinach before adding to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat while pasta cooks.
4
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with lentil sauce. Add more lentil broth if too dry. Add parsley and serve with grated Parmesan (or nutritional yeast) if desired.

675

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, 1 carrot, finely chopped, 2 -3 celery leaves, finely chopped, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pasta Shells With Lentils And Spinach 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 Shells With Lentils And Spinach

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