Description
This One Pot Lentil Pasta recipe is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with protein-rich lentil pasta, flavorful garlic, herbs, and tomatoes simmered together in vegetable broth, it offers a wholesome plant-based dish that requires minimal cleanup and cooks in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 12 ounces lentil pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Broth
- 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 5 cloves garlic, minced or roughly chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (approximately 14.5 ounces)
- ½ medium-sized onion (sweet or any variety), diced
- Handful of fresh basil, chopped (or fresh parsley, or both)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot over medium heat, combine the lentil pasta, vegetable broth, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, diced onion, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Stir everything thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed much of the broth. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Rest: Remove the pot from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes. This resting time allows the pasta to soak up any remaining liquid, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the chopped fresh basil (or parsley) and season with salt and pepper to your taste. Serve the pasta hot for a comforting, appetizing meal.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs depending on availability—parsley works well alongside or instead of basil.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes during the cooking step.
- Make sure to stir occasionally during simmering to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.
- Use gluten-free lentil pasta if you require a gluten-free meal.
