Red Lentil Spaghetti with Mushroom Meatballs
Red Lentil Spaghetti with Mushroom Meatballs
50 minutes total
- Chickpea and Red Lentil
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Long
- Mushroom
- Tomato
- Weekend
- Weeknight
REMAKE A CHILDHOOD FAVORITE PASTA RECIPE AND SHARE IT WITH SOMEONE YOU LOVE. TRY THIS SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS RECIPE WITH MUSHROOMS TONIGHT!
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 | Box of Barilla® Red Lentil Spaghetti pasta |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | 28- ounce can San Marzano crushed tomatoes |
| 8 | Ounces of white mushrooms, finely chopped |
| 8 | Ounces of portabella mushrooms, finely chopped |
| 8 | Ounces shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped |
| 4 | Cloves garlic, minced, divided |
| ½ | Cup onion, minced |
| ½ | Cup oats |
| 1 | Cup panko breadcrumbs |
| 1 | Egg |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated, divided |
| ¼ | Cup parsley, chopped, divided |
| 1 | Tablespoon oregano, 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
Preheat oven to 425 °F.
Step 2
To prepare meatballs, mix mushrooms with half of the garlic, oats, breadcrumbs, oregano, egg, half of the cheese, and half of the parsley.
Step 3
Using a 2" scoop, scoop mushroom mixture onto a sheet tray coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.
Step 5
In a skillet over low-medium heat olive oil, remaining garlic, and onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
Step 6
Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Add “meatballs” to sauce.
Step 7
Drain pasta, add to the sauce, and toss. Garnish with remaining cheese and 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