Massimo's Spaghetti With Spinach And Lentils Recipe - Cooking Index
Massimo's Spaghetti With Spinach And Lentils Recipe - Cooking Index
| 3/4 cup | 177ml | Lentils |
| Water - as needed | ||
| 1 | Spinach | |
| 6 | Roma tomatoes - halved | |
| Salt - to taste | ||
| Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste | ||
| 1 | Small bunch Italian parsley - chopped | |
| 2 | Garlic cloves - minced | |
| Dried oregano - to taste | ||
| Olive oil - as needed | ||
| 1 | Carrot - minced (small) | |
| 1 | Red onion - minced | |
| 1 | Celery stalk - minced | |
| 1 lb | 454g / 16oz | Spaghetti |
| 1 tablespoon | 15ml | Butter - (to 2 tbspns) |
| 1/4 cup | 36g / 1.3oz | Grated Parmesan cheese |
Rinse lentils, then cover with water and soak 2 hours. Drain.
Rinse spinach and remove stems, keeping some water on leaves. Saute spinach in skillet over medium heat until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
Place tomatoes in 9-inch square baking pan, cut-side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, parsley, garlic, dash oregano and 1 tablespoon oil. Roast at 450 degrees until very tender and lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside.
Heat 1/3 cup oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add carrot, onion and celery and saute until vegetables are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add lentils and enough water to come 2 to 3 inches above lentils. Cook over low heat until lentils are al dente, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Return reserved water to lentils and set aside.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large saucepan over high heat. Add spinach and tomatoes, breaking them up with wooden spoon. Saute 1 minute. Add lentil mixture and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Strain and pour spaghetti into saucepan with lentil sauce. Cook together 1 minute over high heat, adding butter and Parmesan cheese while tossing.
This recipe yields 6 servings.
Each serving: 662 calories; 201 mg sodium; 8 mg cholesterol; 18 grams fat; 97 grams carbohydrates; 29 grams protein; 4.33 grams fiber.
Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 07-26-2000
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