Pasta with Sausage, Red Onion, and Lentils Recipe

Name: Pasta with Sausage, Red Onion, and Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried lentils; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion; 4 Italian sweet sausages (about 13 ounces), casings removed, crumbled; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 12 ounces small pasta (such as conchiglie or pennette); 3/4 cup (packed) grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 2 ounces); 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley; Additional extra-virgin olive oil; Additional grated pecorino Romano cheese

Servings: persons

1
Cook lentils in small saucepan of boiling water until tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
2
Drain well; set aside.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add onion and sausage; saute until sausage is light brown, about 8 minutes.
5
Add wine and cook until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in cooked lentils and cook until mixture is heated through, about 3 minutes.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
9
Drain well, reserving 1cup pasta cooking water.
10
Return cooked pasta to pot.
11
Add sausage-lentil mixture, 3/4 cup cheese, and parsley and toss to coat.
12
Add enough reserved pasta cooking water to moisten.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Serve, passing additional olive oil and grated cheese.

535

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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: 1/2 cup dried lentils, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion, 4 Italian sweet sausages (about 13 ounces), casings removed, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Sausage, Red Onion, 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.

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Pasta with Sausage, Red Onion, and Lentils

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Variations & substitutions

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