How to Make Pasta and Lentils Like an Italian! (Pasta e Lenticchie)

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Canned lentils save time and are budget-friendly.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

Rinse lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and carrot; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil.

Add lentils and bay leaves; reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

Stir in ditali pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Season with salt to taste.

Remove bay leaves and stir in grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese before serving.

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