Cheesy Lentil Pasta
This cheesy lentil pasta is the perfect hearty comfort food - made in just 20 minutes, with 6 store cupboard ingredients! Plus it's kid friendly and full of goodness.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 625kcal
Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com
Ingredients
- 300 g (~ 10 1/2 oz) pasta
- 200 g (~ 1 cup) red lentils
- 150 g (~ 1 cup) frozen sweetcorn
- 150 g (~ 1 cup) frozen peas
- 200 g (~ 1 2/3 cups) frozen sliced mushrooms
- 175 g mature cheddar cheese, grated (~ 1 3/4 cups when grated)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the cheese to a large saucepan. Add a generous amount of water, and boil for around 15 minutes, until the pasta is soft and the lentils are starting to break down. Drain the water.
- Add the grated cheese and some salt and pepper to the pan, and turn the heat down low. Mix well to combine, until the cheese has fully melted. Best served immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Lentil Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 625
Calories from Fat 157
% Daily Value*
Fat 17.4g27%
Saturated Fat 9.6g48%
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 342mg14%
Potassium 809mg23%
Carbohydrates 80.8g27%
Fiber 17.8g71%
Sugar 3.4g4%
Protein 35.7g71%
Calcium 365mg37%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.