Pasta e lenticchie / Primo piatto legumi

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.

Cook the lentils until tender.

In a separate pot, sauté the diced pancetta, celery, onion, and carrot until softened.

Add the cooked lentils to the sautéed mixture.

Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook until al dente.

Season with salt, pepper, and optional chili pepper.

Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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