Golden Sun-Dried Tomato Red Lentil Pasta
Savor this vibrant lentil pasta featuring sun-dried tomatoes, sweet onion, garlic, and aromatic herbs for a flavorful, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 (28 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes, I like san marzano
- 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained + chopped
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook until soft and caramelized, about 5-10 minutes. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, turmeric, kosher salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Slowly add the fire roasted tomatoes and the juices from the can, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and apple cider vinegar. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes or until reduced slightly. If desired, you can puree the sauce in a blender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for five minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and boil the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain.
- Divide the pasta among bowls and top with a generous amount of sauce. Top as desired with cheese, nuts and herbs.
Notes
- Use high-quality fire-roasted San Marzano tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Don't skip the apple cider vinegar; it adds a crucial tang that brightens the sauce.
- For a smoother sauce, blend it after simmering, before adding spinach. Allergens: Wheat, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't skip the apple cider vinegar; it adds a crucial tang that brightens the sauce.
- For a smoother sauce, blend it after simmering, before adding spinach. Allergens: Wheat, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.