Cheesy Lentil Pasta Recipes

CHEESY LENTIL PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine lentils, chicken stock and taco seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook lentils for 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients, cover and cook on low for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is tender. (Stir occasionally, if needed, to ensure noodles are nearly submerged in liquid.)
• Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of cheese. Serve immediately and sprinkle with additional cheese.

ONE POT PASTA WITH CHEESY LENTIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pan, saute your garlic until fragrant. Add the mixed herbs and lentils and mix together for another minute.
• Add your tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and sugar to form your tomato sauce.
• Add the dried pasta and then fill the tomato can one and a half times with water and add to the pan.
• Bring to a simmer, and let the pasta cook for 10 to 12 minutes (stirring regularly) until it is al dente.
• Keep an eye on the pasta. If the sauce in the pan thickens up before the pasta is cooked, add some extra water. Thicker pastas will require more water than thinner, quicker cooking ones. I've erred on the side of less water in these instructions, because my pasta was a quick cooking variety. But if, once the pasta is cooked, the sauce is too thin: just keep it on the heat for a few more minutes uncovered until some liquid evaporates. Or you can add some more tomato paste to thicken it up.
• Once the pasta is cooked, add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Serve!

CHEESY LENTIL PASTA

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients except for the cheese to a large saucepan. Add a generous amount of water, and boil for around 15 minutes, until the pasta is soft and the lentils are starting to break down. Drain the water.
• Add the grated cheese and some salt and pepper to the pan, and turn the heat down low. Mix well to combine, until the cheese has fully melted. Best served immediately.

BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a 3 quart casserole, combine the water and lentils. Season with the bay leaf, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage and thyme. Stir in onions, garlic, and stewed tomatoes.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the carrots and celery. Cover and continue to bake until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven a third time, stir in the green bell pepper and sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

THICK CHEESY, TOMATO, LENTIL PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the lentils in the water until tender. I do a taste test for the lentils to see if they are done. Drain the lentils if they are a little watery. Saute the onion with garlic in oil over medium hear until onion is tender.
• Add the seasoning, lentils, tomato sauce and cheese. Stir until cheese is melty and everything is well combined. Pour over or spoon over (depending how thick it is) pasta.