SPAGHETTINI WITH SPICY LENTIL SAUCE

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Spaghettini With Spicy Lentil Sauce image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh fennel
1/2 pound carrots, scraped and chopped fine
2/3 pound onions, chopped fine
2 large cloves garlic, chopped fine
1/4 pound chunk prosciutto, diced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika
1 heaping cup red lentils
5 cups water
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 pound spaghettini

Steps:

  • Heat oil in nonstick skillet and saute fennel, carrots, onions, garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes until vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add paprikas and saute for another 2 minutes to coat vegetables.
  • Add lentils and 5 cups of water; bring to boil, lower heat and simmer until lentils are soft but not mushy, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt if desired.
  • Meanwhile, bring water to boil for pasta in covered pot. Cook pasta and drain. Stir into lentil sauce and toss. Serve immediately or sauce will thicken too much.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 514, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 560 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Richpal Jat
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I love this recipe! The lentils are so hearty and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!


Fida Bangash
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The lentils were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Mojammel Haque
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The lentils were cooked well, but the sauce lacked flavor. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Rifat imtiaz
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Engineer Junaid
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This was a great recipe! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a bit of extra garlic and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahym Annamyradow
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I love this recipe! The lentils are so hearty and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!


Sabur Mamun
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! The lentils were cooked well and the sauce had a nice flavor. I would recommend using less chili flakes if you don't like spicy food.


Hamza Koko
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The lentils were tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The spaghettini was cooked perfectly and the whole dish was just delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kieth Rukadza
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The lentils were hearty and the sauce had a nice depth of flavor. I served it with a side of crusty bread and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Mind cracker
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Not bad! I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this dish was pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the lentils were cooked well. I would have liked it a bit spicier, but that's just my personal preference.


Edoboy Billionz
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This dish was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing! I used red lentils and they cooked in no time. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spaghettini was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Mashuq
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The lentils were hearty and the sauce had a nice kick to it. I added a bit of extra chili flakes for some added heat. Overall, a great recipe that I will definitely make again.


Lil_ smash411
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This spaghettini with spicy lentil sauce was an absolute delight! The lentils were cooked perfectly and had a wonderful texture. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this dish again.