Spaghettini With Spicy Lentil Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghettini With Spicy Lentil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped fresh fennel; 1/2 pound carrots, scraped and chopped fine; 23 pound onions, chopped fine; 2 large cloves garlic, chopped fine; 1/4 pound chunk prosciutto, diced; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika; 1 heaping cup red lentils; 5 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt (optional); 1 pound spaghettini

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh fennel
1/2 pound carrots, scraped and chopped fine
23 pound onions, chopped fine
2 large cloves garlic, chopped fine
1/4 pound chunk prosciutto, diced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika
1 heaping cup red lentils
5 cups water
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 pound spaghettini

1
Heat oil in nonstick skillet and saute fennel, carrots, onions, garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes until vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Add paprikas and saute for another 2 minutes to coat vegetables.
3
Add lentils and 5 cups of water; bring to boil, lower heat and simmer until lentils are soft but not mushy, 10 to 12 minutes.
4
Season with salt if desired.
5
Meanwhile, bring water to boil for pasta in covered pot.
6
Cook pasta and drain.
7
Stir into lentil sauce and toss.
8
Serve immediately or sauce will thicken too much.

1243

kcal

Calories

Fat

263

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped fresh fennel, 1/2 pound carrots, scraped and chopped fine, 23 pound onions, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Spaghettini With Spicy Lentil Sauce 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!

Spaghettini With Spicy Lentil Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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