AuthorAmy RD, LDNCategoryDinnerDifficultyBeginnerComforting plant-based one pot meal!
Heat a large stock pot with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Before draining, set aside 1/2 cup pasta water.
In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and then add the onion and sautee over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until softened. Turn the heat down to low and add the minced garlic, sautee for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Next, add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 20 minutes add 1/2 cup of almond milk and the lentils. Stir and allow to simmer another 5 minutes.
Finally, add the Parmesan cheese, pasta and nutritional yeast (if using). If the pasta seems a too thick, add a few tablespoons of pasta water to thin.
To serve spoon into bowls and top with a sprinkling of Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Heat a large stock pot with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Before draining, set aside 1/2 cup pasta water.
In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and then add the onion and sautee over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until softened. Turn the heat down to low and add the minced garlic, sautee for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Next, add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 20 minutes add 1/2 cup of almond milk and the lentils. Stir and allow to simmer another 5 minutes.
Finally, add the Parmesan cheese, pasta and nutritional yeast (if using). If the pasta seems a too thick, add a few tablespoons of pasta water to thin.
To serve spoon into bowls and top with a sprinkling of Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!