Broccoli lentil pasta
This easy weeknight meal gets a slight kick of heat from the hot pepper flakes.
501 cal
Serves 4
Prep time
0h 10m
Cook time
0h 10m
Total time
0h 20m
Ingredients
Directions
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Step 1
In a large pot of water, cook pasta for 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook for 3 minutes or until pasta is tender but firm. Drain well and keep warm. -
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat and cook onion, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning and hot pepper flakes for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add broth and lentils; bring to a simmer. -
Step 3
Toss sauce with pasta to coat and serve. Sprinkle with cheese, if using.
Tips
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If your family doesn’t like too much heat just reduce the hot pepper flakes to a pinch.
Nutritional information
Per serving (1 of 4)
- Calories
- 501
- Protein
- 25 g
- Sodium
- 286 mg
- Potassium
- 842 mg
- Total fat
- 5 g
- Saturated fat
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Carbohydrates
- 99 g
- Fibre
- 14 g
- Sugars
- 8 g
- Added sugars
- 0 g
Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2016.
