Name: Lentils and Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 21.5 ounces Lentil Soup; 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes; 15 ounces Tomato Sauce; 1 Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 lb Spaghetti; Parmesan Cheese

Lentils and Pasta is a comforting family recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make. This meatless dinner is healthy, delicious, and perfect for all ages. Pasta with lentils, also known as pasta e lenticchie, is an easy recipe made with pasta, cooked in a rich tomato paste sauce and paired with green or brown lentils. This lentil dish is delicious, with a texture more like stew than a pasta dish.

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Italian

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Instructions

In a large skillet with deep sides, sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).

Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.

Add lentil soup, diced, tomatoes and tomato sauce and simmer for 20 minutes.

Serve over pasta and top with grated parmesan cheese.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cook Lentils Separately First 🍲
Pre-cook your lentils until just tender (about 15 minutes) before adding to the sauce, ensuring they maintain their shape and don't become mushy in the final dish.
Infuse Garlic in Olive Oil 🧄
Gently toast minced garlic in quality olive oil over low heat for 2-3 minutes before adding onions to develop a deep, sweet flavor that anchors the entire dish.
Use Fresh Tomatoes with Canned Sauce 🍅
Combine diced fresh tomatoes with tomato sauce to add brightness and texture contrast; the acidity of fresh tomatoes balances the richness of Parmesan cheese.
Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce Consistency 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining; use it to adjust the sauce's thickness and help it cling to both pasta and lentils for a cohesive texture.
Finish with Quality Parmesan and Olive Oil 🧀
Toss the finished dish with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and a drizzle of premium extra virgin olive oil at the table to elevate flavors and add luxurious richness.