How To Make Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce Recipe
Noodles are great because they’re versatile in the sense that there are a handful of ways to serve them. And you guessed it: one of the best dishes to try is good ol’ pasta! There are several ways of having this, too. Just switch up your sauce, and you’ll have a different meal experience altogether. Take your pick from classic tomato-based dishes, fresh herb sauces like pesto, cream-based ones, and so much more. You’ll find them all in this collection of the best pasta sauces recipes.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (400g)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 250g pasta of your choice
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
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Cook the lentils 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 onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
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Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Add the cooked lentils to the sauce and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
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Serve the sauce over the cooked pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 335kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 11g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 16g
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