Pasta With Lentils Recipe

Name: Pasta With Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 6 ounces pancetta; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded; 2 fresh bay leaves; 1 cup canned san marzano whole tomato, hand-crushed; 2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 8 cups water; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 8 ounces ditalini; grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving (or grana padano)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
6 ounces pancetta
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
2 fresh bay leaves
1 cup canned san marzano whole tomato, hand-crushed
2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and drained
8 cups water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
8 ounces ditalini
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving (or grana padano)

1
Add 2 tablespoons oil into a large Dutch oven; heat over medium heat.
2
Cut the pancetta into 1/4-inch strips and add them.
3
Cook, until they begin to render fat, about 3-4 minutes.
4
Add in the onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaves.
5
Cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
6
Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
7
Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
8
Once it is thickened, add lentils, water, and salt; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes.
9
Add the ditalini, and cook, covered, until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
10
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some grated cheese.

211

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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: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 6 ounces pancetta, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta With 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 With Lentils

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