Bucatini with Lentil Ragu

Name: Bucatini with Lentil Ragu
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled, smashed; ½ red onion, diced; Sea salt; Generous pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup walnut pieces; ½ cup green lentils; 14-ounce can pureed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2-3 sprigs fresh flatleaf parsley, coarsely chopped; 8 ounces bucatini

Instructions

Talk about hearty. This pasta dish will satisfy the biggest appetite at any table. Bucatini is a thick spaghetti but hollow so it’s hearty but not heavy. A paradox like so many things Italian, yes? The ragu made with lentils and walnuts is a heart healthy dream.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:00:52 GMT