Description
A rich and creamy pasta sauce made with red lentils and goat cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup goat cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole wheat pasta
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Add the red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Once the lentils are ready, stir in the goat cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions, then drain well.
- Finally, serve the pasta topped with the creamy red lentil sauce.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of chili flakes for added flavor. Store leftovers in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg