How To Make Lentil & Lemon Fettuccine
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the cooked lentils to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic.
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Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the lentils and garlic.
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Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the pasta and lentils. Add the lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
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Serve the lentil and lemon fettuccine topped with fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Calories : 350kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 5mg
- Sodium : 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 9g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 15g
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