Orzo Lentil stew pasta bake

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:43:04 GMT

Step 1

Preheat oven at 180 degrees.

Step 2

Prepare lentils by discarding any hardened kernels. Next wash in cold water until the water is clear. Cover lentils with cold water and soak for a minimum of 30 minutes then strain & rinse. Place lentils in a pot, cover with freshwater and bring to the boil for 10 minutes, then simmer for 25 minutes. Strain & set aside.

Step 3

In a medium to large pan sweat off the white onions and garlic, when transparent add the ginger powder, turmeric powder and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Then on a medium heat add the carrots, bay leaves, tomato puree and stir until all vegetables are coated.

Step 5

Add the lentils, vegetable stock and chopped tomatoes to the pan, bring to the boil then stir in the gravy granules and simmer for 15 minutes ensuring the mixture remains a wet consistency.

Step 6

While the lentil stew simmers, prepare the pasta. Add the pasta to a large pan of boiling water, stir and return to the boil. Cook for 10 minutes and then drain once cooked.

Step 7

Mix pasta and lentil mixture together and transfer into an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown, 15 minutes.

Step 8

Serve with an optional side salad and garlic bread.

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