Description
This One Pot Lentil Pasta recipe is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Using lentil pasta adds protein and fiber, making it a hearty, gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta dishes. With simple ingredients like garlic, diced tomatoes, and fresh herbs all cooked together in one pot, it’s an effortless dish that’s both satisfying and wholesome.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces lentil pasta
- 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 5 cloves garlic, minced or roughly chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- ½ medium-sized onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Handful of fresh basil, chopped (or fresh parsley, or both)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot over medium heat, add lentil pasta, vegetable broth, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, diced onion, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Stir thoroughly to mix all ingredients together.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 13-15 minutes, or until the lentil pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Rest: Remove the pot from heat and allow it to sit for a couple of minutes. This resting period helps the pasta soak up any remaining liquid and thickens the sauce slightly.
- Season and Serve: Stir in the chopped fresh basil (or parsley), then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve the pasta hot for a comforting, nutritious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh parsley for basil or use a combination of both herbs depending on preference.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the dried herbs.
- Be careful not to overcook the lentil pasta as it can become mushy quickly.
- Use vegetable broth instead of water to boost the flavor.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
