Pasta With Green Lentil Sauce And Chard Recipe

Name: Pasta With Green Lentil Sauce And Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried French dark green or other lentils; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 bay leaves, divided; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup finely diced onion; 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 3/4 cup finely diced carrot; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 quarts water; 6 cups chopped Swiss chard; 1 (12-ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles; 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2/3 cup dried French dark green or other lentils
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 bay leaves, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup finely diced onion
1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup finely diced carrot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 quarts water
6 cups chopped Swiss chard
1 (12-ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles
6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1
Combine lentils, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 bay leaf in a medium saucepan. Cover with water to 3 inches above lentils; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 25 minutes. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid. Set aside.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 bay leaf, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; saute 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in red wine, tomato paste, and mustard, and cook for 2 minutes or until vegetables are glazed. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add lentils and reserved cooking liquid. Discard bay leaves.
3
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add chard, and cook 5 minutes. Remove chard with a slotted spoon. Stir chard into lentil mixture. Add pasta to boiling water; cook 6 minutes. Drain; toss pasta with 2 tablespoons oil. Place 1 cup pasta on each of 6 serving plates; top each serving with 1 cup lentil mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

501

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup dried French dark green or other lentils, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, 2 bay leaves, divided, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Green Lentil Sauce And Chard 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 With Green Lentil Sauce And Chard

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions