Pasta With Lentils And Ground Beef Recipe

Name: Pasta With Lentils And Ground Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 grams pasta preferably spaghetti; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion finely chopped; 1 carrot finely chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper finely chopped; 1 garlic clove finely chopped; 100 grams ground beef; 1 cup lentils cooked; 2 cups tomato sauce; cheese preferably cotija or parmesan, as much as you like

Servings: persons

1
Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
2
As the pasta is cooking, place a large frying pan on the stove over medium flame. Add the olive oil, onion, carrots, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook everything together for 5 minutes.
3
Once the vegetables have cooked, add the ground beef and mix it completely into the other ingredients.
4
Add the lentils and the tomato sauce and continue mixing all the ingredients together. Cook everything for 5-8 minutes.
5
Finally, strain the cooked pasta and then place it into the frying pan. Mix everything together carefully. Let everything cook for 4 more minutes.
6
Serve the pasta on a plate and sprinkle some cheese on top.

462

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 grams pasta preferably spaghetti, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 onion finely chopped, 1 carrot finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Lentils And Ground Beef 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta With Lentils And Ground Beef

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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