VEGAN PASTA AND LENTIL CASSEROLE

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This dish was inspired by a lot of ingredients and combinations in my head and this is how it played out. I am very happy with the result and can't wait to enjoy this during lunches at work!

Provided by Kameron

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 head garlic, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 Japanese eggplant, halved and sliced
6 cups diced buttercup squash
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup red lentils
4 cups small pasta shells
6 cups vegetable stock
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup nutritional yeast
1 (.75 ounce) package basil leaves, cut into thin strips
½ teaspoon hot paprika
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, Japanese eggplant, and buttercup squash sequentially, stirring well after each addition.
  • Stir tomatoes into the Dutch oven. Stir in red lentils; add pasta shells. Pour in stock; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until pasta is almost fully cooked, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the Dutch oven.
  • Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste together in a small bowl. Pour into the Dutch oven; stir to combine. Stir in nutritional yeast. Add basil, paprika, and black pepper; stir once more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 18.9 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 843.9 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

Simzo M
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this casserole. It's hearty and flavorful, and the lentils add a nice protein boost.


Mar Mahi
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This is a delicious and easy casserole. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Shadow
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cheesy sauce and the hidden vegetables.


Séphora RVT
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I'm not a fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked perfectly.


aaron simiyu
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This is a delicious and healthy casserole. I love that it's made with whole wheat pasta and lentils.


Olumide Kolade
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and lentils.


Favourbaby Favourbaby
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This is one of my favorite vegan recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Gul bahar Gaho
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I love this casserole! It's so comforting and flavorful. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Kyo kyo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Christinah Kotsi
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this casserole. It's hearty and flavorful, and the lentils add a nice protein boost.


Zerihun Desalegn
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This is a delicious and easy casserole. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Bipesh Mahatou
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Brandy Wiselka
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover pasta and lentils. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cheesy sauce and the hidden vegetables.


Niloy Sutradhar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this casserole. I'm not usually a big fan of lentils, but they were cooked perfectly in this dish. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Actopher Lozen
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This is one of the best vegan casseroles I've ever had. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of lentils, pasta, and vegetables. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


haroon awan
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I made this casserole last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender lentils. I especially liked the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which gave the dish a nice tangy flavor. I will definitely be making


Noman Ghuman
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This vegan pasta and lentil casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a winter meal. The lentils add a nice protein boost, and the vegetables give it a healthy dose of fiber. I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this d