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Creamy pasta with lentils & sun-dried tomatoes

Creamy pasta with lentils & sun-dried tomatoes

Lentils make this pasta satisfyingly hearty. Sun-dried tomatoes add deep flavour, and rich oat cream works beautifully in the sauce. Finnish-grown basil finishes the dish perfectly.

Preparation time20 min
Customer rating96% liked this recipe (223 reviews)
Dairy-freeLactose freeVegan

Pasta:
2 jarred lentils
1 onion
2 garlig clove
1 jarsun-dried tomatoes
3 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper
2 tsp dried herb mix
1 tbspwhite wine vinegar
1 jartomato paste
1 jaroat cream + 1 dl water
1 boxbasil
In addition:
approx. 400-500g pasta
1 tbspoil

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A) A creamy lentil pasta that’s perfect for everyday meals
Creamy pasta with lentils & sun-dried tomatoes is an easy, comforting vegan pasta dish that comes together quickly, yet still feels like proper comfort food. Red lentils make it wonderfully filling and add plenty of substance to the sauce without any meat. The deep flavour of sun-dried tomatoes – and the aroma held in their oil – lifts the whole dish to a new level. It’s ideal for busy weeknights, but just as good when you want to serve something reliably delicious to friends or family.

B) What makes this lentil pasta so addictive?
At the heart of the dish is rich oat cream, which binds the sauce into something soft and silky. Lentils add satisfying plant protein and help keep hunger at bay, while basil finishes everything with a fresh, local touch. Sun-dried tomatoes and a small splash of white wine vinegar bring a pleasant tang that balances the creaminess and keeps the flavour lively.

C) Success tips and easy variations
Save the sun-dried tomato oil and mix it into the drained pasta – this helps the rigatoni stay separate and adds extra flavour. Also, there’s no need to cook the lentils separately: a quick fry in the pan and a short simmer are enough, keeping the texture pleasant. If you like, add a handful of spinach to the sauce or swap the pasta for a gluten-free version. For more heat, a pinch of chilli flakes works brilliantly.

D) Best ways to serve this creamy pasta
Serve the pasta from a large bowl, family style, and finish with fresh basil and black pepper. A crisp green salad with a lemony dressing or oven-roasted vegetables make great sides. To drink, sparkling water with lemon or a light iced tea pairs well and highlights the tomatoes’ acidity.

E) Creamy lentil pasta – an easy vegan favourite
Creamy pasta with lentils & sun-dried tomatoes is a quick, filling and versatile everyday meal that everyone will enjoy. It’s a lovely choice for a busy week as well as a more relaxed weekend when you’re craving warm, creamy pasta. Try it today and find a new go-to recipe!

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