Pasta e Lenticchie

Name: Pasta e Lenticchie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrot, diced; 2 celery stalk, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 1.5 cups brown lentils, rinsed; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup ditalini pasta

A classic Italian soup featuring brown lentils and small pasta cooked together in a savory aromatic broth.

50 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrot, diced
2 celery stalk, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1.5 cups brown lentils, rinsed
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup ditalini pasta

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrot, and 2 diced celery stalk, cooking for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1.5 cups rinsed brown lentils, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, bringing the liquid to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are almost tender.
6

Stir in 1 cup ditalini pasta and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until pasta is tender and soup thickens.

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Questions

What is Pasta e Lenticchie?

A classic Italian soup featuring brown lentils and small pasta cooked together in a savory aromatic broth. This reference files it under Italian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How long does Pasta e Lenticchie take?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are almost tender."

How do I know when Pasta e Lenticchie is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until lentils are almost tender. Step 6: cook until pasta is tender and soup thickens.

Can I make Pasta e Lenticchie gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Pasta e Lenticchie is 1 cup ditalini pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Pasta e Lenticchie?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 18 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 12 g fiber and 520 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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