Smoky Lentil Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry lentils
- 2 cups veggie broth
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dry basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- handful of greens of choice (i used collards)
Preparation
In a sauce pan add lentils and veggie broth
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes on low heat with a lid
In a separate pot cook pasta according to package
For the lentils, remove lid and add tomato paste and all seasonings
Stir to combine and add tahini (or substitution of choice) and greens
Stir once more and simmer for 5 minutes
Once pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta
Add pasta and pasta water to the pan with the lentils
Stir to evenly coat pasta with the sauce
Serve with addition toppings of choice