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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN LENTIL PASTA | High Protein Vegan Recipe

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Creamy Lentil Pasta

Cultural Context

Creamy Lentil Pasta is a modern twist on traditional Italian pasta dishes, integrating the hearty texture of lentils into a creamy sauce. This dish reflects the growing trend of plant-based eating while maintaining the comforting essence of pasta. It's a versatile meal that can be enjoyed any day of the week and is often adapted with various vegetables and spices to suit personal tastes.

ItalianUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tbsps flax seeds
6 tbsps water
1 cup lentils
1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1 tbsp olive oil
pinch of salt
12-13 tbsps water

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Prepare a flax seed egg by mixing 2 tbsps of flax seeds with 6 tbsps of water and let it soak for 15 minutes.

2

Blend 1 cup of lentils in a high-speed blender until fine, then strain through a sieve to remove larger chunks.

3

In a bowl, combine the fine lentil flour with 1/2 cup of buckwheat flour, 1/2 cup of rice flour, and a pinch of salt.

4

Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and the prepared flax seed egg to the dry ingredients.

5

Gradually mix in 12-13 tbsps of water, adding it in increments to form a dough.

6

Knead the dough until it forms a ball and is fully combined, then let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

7

Roll out the dough and cut it into thin noodle shapes.

8

Boil a pot of water, add salt, and cook the noodles for 5-6 minutes before draining.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

high-speed blenderfood processorsievebowlrolling pinpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Lentil PastaCreamy Lentil Noodles

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