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Gluten Free Pasta with Lentils and Turkey Bacon

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Over the last 6 months I have come to realize how delicious and versatile lentils are.  They make such a good companion for so many dishes. From salads to more savory dishes like this Pasta recipe. I cannot tell you how amazing this smelled while it was cooking. I am already planning when to make this dish again.

Gluten Free Pasta with Lentils and Turkey Bacon
 
Author: Jennifer Lastinger
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces gluten free pasta (I like brown rice pasta)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped turkey bacon
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 14-ounce can lentils, drained
  • 1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
  • 8 basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for topping
  • Kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp.
  5. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the lentils, then add the tomatoes, 2 cups water, the basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  8. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the sauce to a boil; cook 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  9. Add the pasta to the sauce.
  10. Season with salt and toss.
 
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This recipe was adapted from The Food Network

Let’s Chat:

If you eat Gluten free pasta what is your favorite kind? I ‘ve had both corn and brown rice pasta and I like the brown rice pasta alot more than the corn.