Red Lentil Spaghetti with Meatballs

Name: Red Lentil Spaghetti with Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

50 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Beef Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil Garlic Protein+®Chickpea and Red Lentil Long

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Ingredients

4 servings

1Box Barilla^® Red Lentil Spaghetti

4tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Garlic clove, chopped

1Red bell pepper, small dice

1Yellow red pepper, small dice

1Pound ground beef 80/20

1slice white bread

1Egg yolk

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

1Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped

To tasteSalt 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

Pack size

8.8oz

Range

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta

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