Red Lentil Spaghetti with Meatballs
Red Lentil Spaghetti with Meatballs
50 minutes total
- Beef
- Chickpea and Red Lentil
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Long
- Protein+®
- Weekend
- Weeknight
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Ingredients
Serves 4
1 | Box Barilla® Red Lentil Spaghetti |
4 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 | Garlic clove, chopped |
1 | Red bell pepper, small dice |
1 | Yellow red pepper, small dice |
1 | Pound ground beef 80/20 |
1 | Slice white bread |
1 | Egg yolk |
½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided |
1 | Tablespoon parsley, chopped |
To taste | 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
Pre-heat oven to 400° F.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 3
In a small bowl soak the bread in water then squeeze out the excess water.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, egg yolk, half the cheese, bread, salt, and pepper.
Step 5
Form ½-inch balls and bake in the oven until thoroughly cooked and slightly brown, approximately 12 minutes.
Step 6
Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté garlic with olive oil for one minute, add bell peppers and 1 cup of water, season with salt and black pepper and cover with a lid, cook slowly for about twenty minutes over medium heat.
Step 7
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with pepper mixture and meatballs.
Step 8
Add parsley and remaining cheese before serving.
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