Pasta with Green Lentil Sauce and Chard

Name: Pasta with Green Lentil Sauce and Chard
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves, divided; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 177 milliliters finely diced carrot; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 118 milliliters dry red wine; 340 grams package uncooked medium egg noodles; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 158 milliliters dried French dark green or other lentils; 3 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 237 milliliters finely diced onion; 43 grams tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 237 milliliters finely diced red bell pepper; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 liters chopped Swiss chard; 2 Tbsps tomato paste; 4 liters water

Pasta with Green Lentil Sauce and Chard might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 437 calories, 18g of protein, and 12g of fat. A mixture of egg noodles, olive oil, dijon mustard, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine lentils, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 bay leaf in a medium saucepan. Cover with water to 3 inches above lentils; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 25 minutes.

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Bay Leaves

Lentils

Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid. Set aside.

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Colander

Bowl

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add 1 bay leaf, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; saut 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in red wine, tomato paste, and mustard, and cook for 2 minutes or until vegetables are glazed.

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Tomato Paste