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Lentil Pasta

This easy lentil pasta recipe is a hearty, delicious vegetarian dinner! A flavorful tomato and lentil sauce coats chewy ribbons of al dente pasta.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces pappardelle pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot finely chopped
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms stemmed and finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon tamari
  • 1½ cups cooked green or French green lentils from ½ cup dry
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan for serving
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare the pasta according to the package instructions, cooking until al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until softened. Add the mushrooms, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the mushrooms are tender.
  3. Stir in the balsamic and tamari, then add the lentils and marinara. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until the sauce is well-combined and heated through.
  4. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Portion onto plates and serve with Parmesan and fresh parsley for garnish.