Description
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring lentils and a cheesy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cooked lentils, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Mix in cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Can add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Lentil Parmesan Pasta, vegetarian pasta, healthy pasta dish