Curried Red Lentil Ginger Pasta with Barilla® Rotini and Marinara Sauce
Curried Red Lentil Ginger Pasta with Barilla® Rotini and Marinara Sauce
18 minutes total / Calories 323
- Classic Blue Box
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Premium Red Sauce
- Short
- Under 30 Minutes
- Vegetarian
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Classic Rotini pasta
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Rotini |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Marinara Sauce |
| ¾ | Cup dry red lentils |
| 4 | Teaspoons dried curry powder |
| 1/4 to 1/2 | Teaspoon ground ginger |
| 1 | Teaspoon olive oil |
| 4 | Cups baby spinach |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
In a large pot bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste, and Rotini; stir gently.
Step 2
Cook pasta for 2 minutes. Add lentils and cook 5 minutes more. Lentils should be tender, but not too soft; drain; reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 3
In same large pot over medium heat, cook curry powder and ginger in hot olive oil for 1 minute. Add Marinara sauce and heat until warmed through. If needed, stir in up to 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water to reach desired consistency.
Step 4
Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the Marinara sauce mixture; stir gently to combine.
Step 5
Customize it: Add a Mediterranean finish by serving this dish with a mixture of 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander. Garnish with lime peel.
Rotini
Rotini (meaning "twists") are two-inch lengths of thick, screw-like pasta from Northern Italy. The shape was inspired by children, since it is fun to eat and pairs well with a wide variety of sauces.
Barilla® Rotini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Rotini
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box