Pasta With Lentils (Pasta Con Lenticche) - Lidia Bastianich Recipe

Name: Pasta With Lentils (Pasta Con Lenticche) - Lidia Bastianich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; water; 2 celery ribs, cut in 1/2-inch dice; 2 carrots, cut in 1/2-inch dice; 1 small onion, cut in 1/2-inch dice; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 cups whole canned tomatoes, crushed by hand; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional); 1 lb rigatoni pasta (or other chunky tubular pasta); 1 tablespoon olive oil; chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils
water
2 celery ribs, cut in 1/2-inch dice
2 carrots, cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 small onion, cut in 1/2-inch dice
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 cups whole canned tomatoes, crushed by hand
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 lb rigatoni pasta (or other chunky tubular pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
chopped parsley

1
Place lentils in a large pot. Add enough water to just cover. Add celery, carrot, onion and bay, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 20 minutes, until lentils are tender.
2
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to the boil.
3
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until it just begins to turn golden. Add the lentils (vegetables, liquid and all) and tomatoes, salt and red pepper flake. If it seems thick, add a splash of water from the pasta pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced by about a third, 10-15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, add the rigatoni to the boiling water and cook until ALMOST al dente. Drain the pasta and add to the lentils to finish cooking for the last 1-2 minutes. Finish with a drizzle of raw olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley.

714

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, water, 2 celery ribs, cut in 1/2-inch dice, 2 carrots, cut in 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Lentils (Pasta Con Lenticche) - Lidia Bastianich 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 (Pasta Con Lenticche) - Lidia Bastianich

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