Linguini with Red Lentils in Broth
A hearty, soul-warming, nutritious winter pasta dish.
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