LENTILS AND TOMATO SAUCE WITH MACARONI AND FRIED ONIONS
Always on the lookout for a good vegetarian recipe, I found this in Joy of Cooking. The whole family loved it -- even my picky husband -- and it's a good way to use up the lentils I always have left over after making lentil soup. Although the recipe calls for 3 cups of water, I highly recommend using 2 cups of vegetable broth and 1 cup of water to give this dish a richer flavor.
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Categories Low Protein
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring, until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes, being careful not to let them get too dark. Remove half of the onions and reserve. Stir the garlic into the remaining onions and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir the lentils and water (or water/broth combo) into the onion mixture. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, cumin, coriander, and allspice. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring to break up the tomatoes, until the mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until tender but firm, about 10 minutes. Drain. Quickly dry the pasta cooking pot and add the reserved onions along with the cumin seeds. Cook, stirring over medium-high heat until the onions are sizzling. Add the drained macaroni and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings. To serve, spoon the macaroni into individual bowls and top with a ladleful of the spiced lentils. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste, if desired.
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Brianvi Cloud
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The lentils were soft and flavorful and the tomato sauce was rich and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tommy Brown
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked more spices and herbs in the tomato sauce.
Degu Buse
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Qaiser Jiger
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. The tomato sauce is simple but flavorful and the macaroni and fried onions add a nice touch of texture.
Kohinoor Begum
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the lentils were cooked perfectly.
Akinpelu Abayomi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! I especially liked the combination of lentils, tomatoes, and macaroni.
April Hartwell
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
SALEQUE SHAJU
[email protected]I was disappointed with this dish. The lentils were mushy and the tomato sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.
Resel Bappry
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The lentils and tomato sauce are so flavorful and the macaroni and fried onions add a nice touch of texture and crunch.
maczie Nicolas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was flavorful and rich. My family loved it!
mohua barua
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the fried onions, which added a nice crunch to the dish.
Jennifer Matthew
[email protected]The lentils and tomato sauce were delicious, but the macaroni was a bit overcooked for my taste. Next time, I'll cook the macaroni for a shorter amount of time.
Md Jafor
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The lentils and tomato sauce were flavorful and hearty, and the macaroni and fried onions added a nice touch of texture and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.