Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked lentils
6 cloves garlic - crushed & chopped
Handful of cilantro - chopped
Handful of fresh oregano - chopped
Handful of fresh mint - chopped
1 sweet onion - chopped
Long hot pepper - chopped
1 bell pepper - chopped
1 - 35 oz. can - crushed tomatoes
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. curry powder
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Olive oil for drizzling
1 box of your favorite macaroni
Romano cheese for grating
Place the lentils in a cup and cover with water. Soak the lentils until the water is absorbed.
Heat a large saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil and add the garlic, onion, cilantro, oregano, mint, sweet onion, bell pepper and long hot pepper. Sauté on medium heat until the onion is clear. Add the tomatoes and the lentils and simmer on low until the lentils are tender, but not mushy.
Combine the lemon juice with the brown sugar and curry powder and add to the lentils and continue to simmer on low while preparing the macaroni.
Add the tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the lentils and stir.
Add the macaroni to the lentils and serve with grated cheese.
This dish has a unique and delicious flavor.
Enjoy with Lots of Love,
Catherine
xo
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idssinfo says
The writer is totally fair, and there's no doubt.
Norma says
How can we go wrong with lentils and pasta...duhh!
I can't wait to try this on a rainy day...thanks for the post.
SravsCulinaryConcepts says
Delicious combo and recipe looks so wonderful !!
Dan says
Looks excellent - using the lentils as the sauce. All of those fresh herbs must add a wonderful flavour.
kitchen flavours says
This looks lovely! I have never tried lentils with pasta before! Yummy combination! Thank you for sharing!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Hello, dear Catherine. I have been having SUCH issues with blogging! I am just excited to be able to see and comment on my favorite blogs. This recipe sounds very interesting... a unique combination with spices I love. Thank you so much and thank you for your visits... they brighten my days. blessings ~ tanna
Joanne says
Lentils are my favorite ground beef substitute! This pasta sauce sounds delicious!
Claudia says
I love lentils with pasta. I also love the idea of the assortment of vegetables and herbs that really elevates the humble but delicious dish!
Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany) says
I love lentils so much! I haven't really experimented with them much outside of tagines or salads. This is a nice new idea. Thanks.