Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of lentil pasta, a nutritious twist on classic comfort food. This vibrant dish combines gluten-free lentil pasta with sautéed garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all drizzled with balsamic vinegar for an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, this meal is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Enjoy a hug in a bowl that’s not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz lentil pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse lentil pasta under cold water and let drain. Chop garlic finely and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lentil pasta according to package instructions (about 7-9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add tomatoes and spinach: Toss in cherry tomatoes and spinach, stirring occasionally until tomatoes soften (3-4 minutes).
- Combine everything: Mix drained lentil pasta with the sautéed mixture, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the colorful dish topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 18g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg