Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other as we delve into the art of crafting a delectable and nourishing dish: pasta with lentils and chard. This symphony of flavors combines the goodness of hearty lentils, earthy chard, and the comforting embrace of tender pasta. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking new culinary horizons, this guide will unveil the secrets to creating a masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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CROCK POT PASTA WITH LENTILS AND CHARD
Make and share this Crock Pot Pasta With Lentils and Chard recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse and drain chard well. Trim off coarse stem ends; then cut stems crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips and set aside.
- Cover chard leaves and refrigerate.
- In a 3-quart or larger electric cooker, combine chard stems,lentils, onion, garlic, cumin seeds, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Pour in water. Cover and cook at low setting until lentils are tender when mashed with a fork (6 to 7 hours).
- Cut chard leaves crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips; stir into cooker.
- Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook until chard is wilted and bright green (about 15 minutes more).
- Meanwhile, in a 5 to 6-quart pan, cook linguine in 3 quarts boiling water just until tender to bite (10 to 12 minutes); or cook according to package directions. Drain well, pour into a warm wide 4-quart bowl.
- Season lentil sauce to taste with salt.
- Add lentil sauce and Neufchatel cheese to linquine, mix lightly to coat well.
- Offer Parmesan cheese to add taste, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 223, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 3, Protein 11.4
PASTA AND LENTILS
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a rolling boil, add the lentils, and cook, covered over a medium high heat, until nearly but not entirely tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add the garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat, cover and continue to simmer briskly for another 10 minutes, stirring a few times, or until the lentil are fully tender.
- If using capellini, break it into 2 to 4 inch pieces and add them to the lentils. Cook, covered, at a steady simmer, stirring several times and scraping the bottom of the pot when you do. Cook until the pasta is just done, stirring more frequently as it gets closer to that point. If using a small tubular pasta or pasta mista, cook the pasta at least halfway in plenty of salted boiling water. Drain the pasta, add it to the lentils, and simmer to finish cooking the pasta.
- When either pasta is cooked to taste, remove the pot from the heat, stir in the parsley, cover the pot, and let stand about 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot, passing hot pepper oil all the best quality extra virgin olive oil for drizzling on top.
SPAGHETTI WITH CHARD & LENTILS
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile in a separate pan, heat the olive oil on medium high heat.
- Add the garlic and saute until fragrant about 30 seconds.
- Add the chard and season with salt and pepper.
- Allow the chard to wilt and the stems to soften then turn off the heat. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta (remembering to reserve some of the pasta water first).
- Add pasta to the pan with the chard and half of the pasta water and combine together.
- Allow to sit for about 5 minutes in the pan off the heat.
- Continue to add more of the reserved pasta water if the pasta seems a bit dry (or you can also add in some extra olive oil at this point).
- Adjust seasonings and serve with fresh herbs, almonds and or grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 g, Calories 586 kcal, Carbohydrate 92 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 452 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g
FRENCH LENTILS WITH CHARD
This hearty one-dish vegetarian meal is meant to appeal to families that include a mix of meat-eaters and vegetarians. A great pot of beans or lentils, even when you add to it a bunch of chard from the farmers' market, costs no more than $4 to make, and it feeds four to six people. This combo of lentils and greens is inspired by a classic preparation for the tasty French Le Puy green lentils that traditionally includes salt pork and/or bacon and sausage. For this vegetarian version, I don't insist on Le Puy lentils, although I highly recommend them. Meat eaters in the family might want to accompany this with sausage, cooked separately or with the lentils. I recommend topping the lentils with goat cheese or feta.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the carrot and celery and cook, stirring, until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the lentils, 2 quarts water and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer 40 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bouquet garni.
- Stir the chard into the simmering lentils. Cook another 10 minutes or so, until the lentils and greens are tender. The chard should be tender but still bright. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve, passing the cheese at the table for sprinkling. Alternatively, transfer to an oiled baking dish, top with rounds of goat cheese, crumbled feta or grated Parmesan, and heat through in a medium oven.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 323, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
PASTA WITH LENTILS AND CHARD
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse and drain chard well. Trim off coarse stem ends then cut stems crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips and set aside. Cover chard leaves and refrigerate. In a 3-quart or larger crockpot , combine chard stems, lentils, onion, garlic, cumin seeds, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour in water. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until lentils are tender when mashed with a fork. Cut chard leaves crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips stir into cooker. Increase heat setting to HIGH cover and cook until chard is wilted and bright green (about 15 minutes more).Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan, cook linguine in 3 quarts boiling water just until tender to bite (10 to 12 minutes) or cook according to package directions. Drain well pour into a warm wide 4-quart bowl. Season lentil sauce to taste with salt. Add lentil sauce and Neufchatel cheese to linquine mix lightly to coat well.Offer Parmesan cheese to add taste, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
PASTA WITH LENTILS AND KALE
Categories Leafy Green Onion Pasta Sauté Vegetarian Healthy Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Simmer lentils in water (2 cups) with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, uncovered, adding more water if necessary to keep lentils barely covered, until tender but not falling apart, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt.
- While lentils simmer, heat 1/4 cup oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring, 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden (stir more frequently toward end of cooking), about 20 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to moderate, then cook, stirring frequently, until onion is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- While onion cooks, cut out and discard stems and center ribs from kale. Cook kale in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer kale with tongs to a colander to drain, pressing lightly. Keep pot of water at a boil, covered.
- Coarsely chop kale and add to onion along with lentils (including lentil-cooking liquid), then simmer, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta to kale-cooking liquid and boil, uncovered, until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup pasta-cooking liquid, then drain pasta in a colander. Add pasta to lentil mixture along with about 1/3 cup of pasta-cooking liquid (or enough to keep pasta moist) and cook over high heat, tossing, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful lentils, and a good quality pasta will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the lentils: Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked lentils will become mushy and bland.
- Season the dish well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs to flavor the dish. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil to brighten the flavors.
- Serve immediately: Pasta with lentils and chard is best served immediately after it is cooked. The pasta will start to absorb the liquid from the lentils and chard, so it is important to serve it while it is still hot and saucy.
Conclusion:
Pasta with lentils and chard is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of iron. This dish is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. For example, you can add different vegetables, such as spinach, kale, or zucchini. You can also add different spices, such as cumin, coriander, or paprika. No matter how you choose to make it, pasta with lentils and chard is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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