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Lentil Pasta

A nutritious and hearty pasta made from lentils, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 2 cups lentil flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. In a pot, combine lentil flour, water, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough for a few minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Roll out the dough and cut it into pasta shapes.
  4. Boil water in a pot, add the pasta, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce and add dried basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to combine.
  2. Serve hot with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This pasta is gluten-free and high in protein due to the lentils.

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