Linguini with Red Lentils in Broth

This hearty, flavorful Linguini with Red Lentils in Broth is the perfect warm comfort food for a cold winter night.  It is so tasty, satisfying, and soul warming, yet packed with nutrition at the same time.

This dish is prepared oil-free, allowing for a heart healthy, low fat, cholesterol free meal.  The red lentils bring a large dose of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, in addition to the carrots.  Lentils are such an important component to a healthy diet.  If you struggle with them, the red variety are a great first choice.  They tend to melt down in the cooking process which makes them a little more friendly to kiddos and people who don’t quite enjoy the firmer texture of the brown/green variety.

Just look at all of the colors that go into this pasta!  It’s also very flavorful with the bright accents of lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh parsley to finish things off and enhance the nutrient profile of the meal.

It comes together quite easily, with minimal steps involved, making it a great choice for a meal on busy nights.  However, it’s also great for a Sunday family meal

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3.50 from 2 votes

Linguini with Red Lentils in Broth

A hearty, soul-warming, nutritious winter pasta dish.

Prep Time4 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Course: dinner, Pasta Dishes

Keyword: dinner, lentils, linguini, pasta

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 633kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups onions diced fine
• 1 cup carrots diced fine
• 1 cup celery diced fine
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 1/2 cups red lentils rinsed
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• zest and juice of half a lemon
• 1/2 cup parsley chopped fine
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds dried linguini

Instructions

• In a medium pot, add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, red lentils, red pepper flakes, and broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
• Add the lemon juice, zest, and parsley, and stir.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the linguini and cook until al dente. Drain and divide into serving bowls. Ladle the hot lentil sauce over the pasta and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 124g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1310mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4850IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 5mg

because it honestly tastes like something that is much more time consuming to prepare!  It’s sure to delight your guests.