Pasta with Pancetta and Lentils Recipe

Name: Pasta with Pancetta and Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1/2 cup finely chopped pancetta (about 2 ounces); 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 14 -ounce can lentils, drained; 1 28 -ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand; 8 basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for topping; 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup finely chopped pancetta (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 14 -ounce can lentils, drained
1 28 -ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
8 basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for topping
1/2 cup grated parmesan

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain.
3
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes.
5
Add the onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
6
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
7
Stir in the lentils, then add the tomatoes, 2 cups water, the basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
8
Increase the heat to medium high and bring the sauce to a boil; cook 3 minutes.
9
Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
10
Add the pasta to the sauce along with half of the parmesan.
11
Season with salt and toss.
12
Divide among bowls; drizzle with olive oil and top with the remaining parmesan and more basil.
13
Per serving: Calories 650; Fat 20 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 1,099 mg; Carbohydrate 91 g; Fiber 14 g; Protein 26 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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: Kosher salt, 12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti, 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 1/2 cup finely chopped pancetta (about 2 ounces), and more.

Yes, Pasta with Pancetta and 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 Pancetta and Lentils

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