Lentil penne with pesto sauce

Name: Lentil penne with pesto sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 person
Ingredients: - 200 g lentil penne; - 1 zucchini; - 1 red bell pepper; - 200 g cherry tomatoes; - 2 tablespoons olive oil; - Salt and pepper to taste; - 1 bunch of fresh basil; - 30 g pine nuts; - 50 g grated Parmesan cheese; - 100 ml olive oil; - 1 garlic clove

Recipes

Difficulty: Easy

Preparation time10 minutes

Cooking time10 minutes

Lentil pasta is a great alternative to traditional pasta, offering a rich source of plant-based protein and fiber. The vegetable sauce, made with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers, provides a generous dose of essential vitamins and minerals to support the immune system and promote good digestion. The basil pesto, prepared with fresh basil, pine nuts, and olive oil, not only enhances the dish’s flavor but also contributes to heart health thanks to its healthy fats.

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Ingredients

200 g lentil penne
1 zucchini
1 red bell pepper
200 g cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the pesto:

1 bunch of fresh basil
30 g pine nuts
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
100 ml olive oil
1 garlic clove

Recipe

Cook the lentil penne according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, dice the zucchini and bell pepper, then sauté them in olive oil until tender.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
For the pesto, blend the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
Mix the cooked pasta with the vegetable sauce and pesto.
Serve hot and enjoy immediately.