Spicy Garlic Parmesan Lentil Pasta
Enjoy a delicious bowl of Spicy Garlic Parmesan Lentil Pasta {High Protein & Gluten-Free}. A healthy meal packed with flavor and protein—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Lentil pasta
- Water
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Nutritional yeast
- Vegetable broth
- Grated Parmesan cheese (or plant-based alternative)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook lentil pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in nutritional yeast, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked lentil pasta into the sauce; toss well to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 5mg