Description
A delightful twist on the classic comfort dish featuring fettuccine pasta encased in a rich, creamy lentil and mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup dry green lentils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In a pot, cook the green lentils as per package instructions until they are tender. Drain and keep aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, smoked paprika, and dried thyme to the skillet, mixing thoroughly so the mushrooms are well-coated.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
- Reduce the heat and gently stir in the cooked lentils and plant-based yogurt. Simmer until everything is heated through, taking care not to boil.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the lentil mushroom mixture over the cooked fettuccine pasta.
- Garnish generously with fresh parsley before diving in!
Notes
For the best flavor, let your sautéed onions and mushrooms caramelize a little longer. You can also use precooked or canned lentils to save time, and consider adding a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg