ORECCHIETTE WITH LENTILS, ONIONS, AND SPINACH
Categories Bean Leafy Green Onion Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Spinach Lentil Winter Healthy Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then stir in onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to moderately low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until onions are very tender and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
- While onions cook, cover lentils with water by 1 inch in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan and boil over moderate heat, covered, until lentils are just tender and most of water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and let stand, covered, until ready to use.
- Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander and return pasta to pot.
- Add onions, lentils, and spinach to pasta, then toss with just enough reserved cooking water to wilt spinach and moisten pasta. Add cheese and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine.
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Shani Lambar
[email protected]This orecchiette dish is a staple in my kitchen. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. What more could you ask for?
Anand Anand
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Prince piousky Adibe
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved it in this dish. The flavors all came together perfectly.
Carla Eliza
[email protected]This orecchiette dish is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry, so this recipe is a lifesaver.
Marcus Neal
[email protected]I made this dish exactly as written and it was delicious! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Italian food.
Zubair Lala
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.
Nikhil Rokka
[email protected]This dish is so versatile! I've made it with different types of pasta, and I've also added other vegetables like zucchini and mushrooms.
maclean Junior
[email protected]I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra spice. It gave the dish a nice kick without being overpowering.
Selim Yilmaz
[email protected]I substituted kale for the spinach and it turned out great! The kale added a slightly bitter flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the onions.
George McGintis
[email protected]I love that this dish is packed with healthy ingredients. The lentils and spinach provide a good source of protein and fiber, and the onions add antioxidants.
Sandeepa Malshan
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination and asked for the recipe.
MD: Sakib
[email protected]My family loved this orecchiette dish! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's definitely going into my regular dinner rotation.
Aqib Khalil
[email protected]The orecchiette pasta cooked perfectly and held the sauce beautifully. The lentils added a nice protein boost, and the onions and spinach gave the dish a delicious savory flavor.
Sesath 2011
[email protected]I was amazed by how easy it was to make this dish. The recipe was clear and concise, and I had all the ingredients on hand. It was a perfect weeknight meal.
Angie Lafford
[email protected]This orecchiette dish was a delightful culinary experience! The combination of lentils, onions, and spinach created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds.