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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Pasta with Lentils and Arugula

Going through a vegetarian phase? Just wanting to add new flavors that are a sure family favorite? This recipe is just what you need. Hearty and delicious, Everyday Food's Pasta with Lentils and Arugula has the necessary "dish appeal" to satisfy your family and guests. My favorite part of this dish is the slow cooked onions. They provide a rich, smokey flavor that will have everyone coming back for more and not asking, "Where's the beef?"

Tips for ingredient list:
Instead of using fresh tomatoes, I use a can of diced tomatoes.
If you don't have arugula at your grocery store, fresh spinach is an excellent substitute.
You can use a variety of short pastas, but the orecchiette will be the heartiest.

I usually prep all the ingredients and complete steps 1-3 up to three days ahead. Just before dinner I complete steps 4-5.

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/pasta-with-lentils-and-arugula
Everyday Food, March 2005 p. 134

When feeding a crowd, garlic bread is the perfect pairing.

Guten Appetit!

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  1. UnknownSeptember 1, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    I made this yesterday with the spinach. It was really good! I subbed "ruffles" pasta since that is what the commissary had...and I used the whole box (16 oz). It was too much pasta. Also, on the recipe it doesn't mention when to throw in those fresh tomatoes. I did it at the end before serving. However, my tomatoes had been in the fridge and therefore gave the whole pot a little chill. Next time I might nuke fresh maters about 30 seconds before tossing them in.

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  2. Leah DelfinadoSeptember 11, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Mmmm, can't wait to try this one. I love arugula, and I'm always trying to figure out how to prepare lentils. Thanks!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    My parents have been visiting and I made this recipe for lunch today since I had all the ingredients in my pantry/fridge. They loved the flavour that the slow cooked onions gave the whole dish, and when dinner came around, they asked to have it again! (Dinner is being reheated as I type!!) Thanks!

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