Rotini with Lentils and Spinach Recipe

Name: Rotini with Lentils and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ⅔ cup lentils; 1 ½ cups water; ½ teaspoon tarragon, crumbled; ½ teaspoon oregano, crumbled; ½ teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes, to taste; 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes with juice; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 lb fresh spinach, cleaned and chopped or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach; 1 lb rotini pasta or 1 lb other spiral shaped pasta, cooked

Servings: persons

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
⅔ cup lentils
1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon tarragon, crumbled
½ teaspoon oregano, crumbled
½ teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes, to taste
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 lb fresh spinach, cleaned and chopped or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
1 lb rotini pasta or 1 lb other spiral shaped pasta, cooked

1
Cook onion and garlic in oil over med heat until softened.
2
Add lentils, water, herbs and pepper flakes.
3
Simmer 10 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes, ketchup, salt and pepper to taste.
5
Simmer 20 minutes.
6
Add spinach and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
7
Toss with cooked pasta.
8
Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.

610

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ⅔ cup lentils, and more.

Yes, Rotini with Lentils and Spinach falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Rotini with Lentils and Spinach

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