Red Lentil Spaghetti with a Cashew Cream Sauce & Mixed Mushrooms
Red Lentil Spaghetti with a Cashew Cream Sauce & Mixed Mushrooms
50 minutes total
- Chickpea and Red Lentil
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Long
- Mushroom
- No Meat
- Vegetarian
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Red Lentil Spaghetti pasta
Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 | Box Barilla® Red Lentil Spaghetti |
| 6 | Ounces cashews |
| 1 | ¼ cups water |
| 1 | Shallot, diced |
| 3 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided in half |
| 8 | Ounces mushrooms medley |
| 1 | Garlic clove, chopped |
| 2 | Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped |
| To taste | Sea salt and black pepper |
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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 2
Combine cashews and water in a bowl and soak for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Blend the cashews and water until completely smooth and creamy.
Step 4
In a large skillet sauté shallots in half the olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until opaque.
Step 5
Add the cashew cream and bring to a simmer.
Step 6
In a separate skillet sauté garlic in remaining olive oil for 1 minute, add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Let the mushrooms simmer until cooked through.
Step 7
Cook pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 ½ cups of the pasta cooking water and add to the skillet with the sauce. Bring to a simmer.
Step 8
Drain the pasta and combine with the sauce, make sure to keep it nice and creamy by adding cooking water as needed.
Step 9
Top with mushroom ragout and garnish with chopped parsley.
Red Lentil Spaghetti Pasta
Surprisingly One Ingredient. All Red Lentil, No Xanthan Gum.
Spaghetti made from red lentils, and red lentils only, for a good source of plant protein without additives, like xanthan gum. Make what you love without hesitation. Looking for cooking ideas? Check out our recipe section for creative ways to get inspired.
- Shape Spaghetti
- Cook time 8–10 mins
- Pack size 8.8 oz.
- Range Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta