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Tomato Lentil Pasta

Tomato Lentil Pasta: 5 Heartwarming Ways to Enjoy It

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Boiling and simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A healthy and hearty dish made with pasta, tomatoes, and lentils.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups pasta
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  4. Add lentils and diced tomatoes to the pan.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
  7. Combine cooked pasta with the lentil mixture.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
  • Use whole grain pasta for extra fiber.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Tomato Lentil Pasta