Spicy Vodka Pasta (with red lentils)
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Rinse the red lentils.
- 2Add the red lentils to a pot along with chicken broth (or vegetable broth).
- 3Cook the lentils until they are softened.
- 4Chop the onions.
- 5Grate the parmesan.
- 6Start cooking the pasta.
- 7Set the cooked lentils aside.
- 8Sauté the onions and garlic in some olive oil along with tomato paste.
- 9Add the cooked lentils to the sautéed mixture.
- 10Purée the mixture until smooth.
- 11If the sauce is too thick, add some pasta water and purée again.
- 12Spice up the sauce.
- 13Add heavy cream to the sauce to make it smooth and creamy.
- 14Mix in the parmesan until combined.
- 15Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
- 16Toss everything together.
- 17Serve on a plate with more red pepper flakes and parmesan to enjoy.
Ingredients
- red lentils
- chicken broth
- onions, chopped
- garlic
- olive oil
- tomato paste
- heavy cream
- parmesan, grated
- pasta
- red pepper flakes
Equipment
pot
Tips
- Use vegetable broth as an alternative to chicken broth.
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