What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Start Smart: Lentil Rotini Pizza Pasta! Going organic, especially with red lentils, doesn’t necessarily mean the meal has to be completely plant-based. Sure, you still get the protein and fiber you need, but think about making it appealing to your family as well. By adding cheese and pepperoni slices, you can turn the rotini spirals into an Italian favorite. Pizza Pasta. Spice things up with red pepper flakes, garlic, and oregano. Now you’re talking. Serve in individual baking dishes for extra special treatment. You may even have the kids asking for it again.
LENTIL ROTINI PIZZA PASTA
Ingredients:
12-ounce box of organic red lentil rotini
1 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup pepperoni slices, divided
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Crushed basil for garnish
Instructions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Caution: Watch carefully as the lentils will foam up to overflowing. You may have to reduce heat to a Simmer. Drain well. In a large bowl, combine marinara sauce, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Add rotini; stir to coat. Fold in 3/4 of the pepperoni and half the mozzarella cheese. Divide into individual broiler-proof baking dishes. Top with remaining pepperoni and shredded mozzarella cheese. Adjust oven rack to at least 4” away from broiler coils. Preheat broiler on High setting. Arrange individual casseroles on a baking sheet. Transfer sheet to oven. Cook until cheese is melted and slightly brown. Garnish with crushed basil. Serve with garlic bread.
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A bowl full of flavour and colour.
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Topped with cheese! 😜🍃🧀
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Beautiful looking and tasting concoction, even without pepperoni, Gail! Thank you!
Joanna
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The pepperoni was for the hubs. 😍🍃💕
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I love a dish like this made in individual servings! It adds more fun to the party!
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No complaints either! 😜🍃
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No sharing! Some folks get really possessive about their food!
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Yum! I’ve never tried red lentil pasta. I’ll give it a try next time I’m in pasta mood. 🙂
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You may need to check the organic foods department. ✅
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Will do! Thanks. 🙂
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I enjoy flavored pasta such as spinach, tomato and even tried an ink based (Halloween) so I am sure I would enjoy this pasta 🙂
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I’ve had the squid ink pasta as part of a spiral combination pasta you mentioned. I’m still on the fence. 🦑😜
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Because sometimes you can hear your mother’s voice in your ear, saying “Eat Smart”. 💕
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So true, Gail! Thanks, and enjoy your week! xx Michael
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Live Well. 🦋🌿
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That is really colorful. I have to confess, that a lot of spices i only remember them on the kitchen galleria. In younger years i had read all the names, but seldom used them for cooking. xx Michael
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Herbs & Spices are my kitchen companions. 🌿🍃🌱🪴
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Should be so also here. I will turn. 😉 xx Michael
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Everything looks delicious! And we’ll need more bread and vino por favore.
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I agree. Good thing I always have extra bread, olive oil, and fresh herbs to go with the wine. 🥖🫒🍷
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Boom!
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