Pasta With Lentils And Spinach

Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
Italian-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Pasta With Lentils And Spinach

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 134.0

Description

This Italian main features Red lentils 1/2 Onion, Wholemeal spaghetti 3 Spinach leaves, Butter 1/2 tablespoon Lemon Juice, Ground nutmeg 1/8 c Toasted pine nuts. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook the lentils in boiling water until tender.
  2. Cook the pasta in a large quantity of boiling water until just tender.
  3. While they are cooking melt the butter in a pan.
  4. Add the nutmeg and onion and cook over a gentle heat until the onion is soft.
  5. Add spinach, cover and cook until the spinach is just tender.
  6. Drain the lentils, add the lemon juice;stirring to combine.
  7. Drain the pasta.
  8. Combine the lentils, pasta and spinach.
  9. Place on a serving plate and sprinkle with pine nuts.
  10. Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 134.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g4%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 4.0mg2%
Sodium 13.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 21.9g8%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 5.9g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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