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Skillet of Creamy Lentils and Shells

Creamy Lentils and Shells

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 Minutes
  • Total Time: 35 Minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delicious, hearty, and oil-free, this healthy Creamy Lentils and Shells dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.


Ingredients

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Skillet Ingredients:

  • 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons GF flour *
  • ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] tomato sauce
  • ½ cup unsweetened plain plant milk
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 – [ 14 oz. can ] brown lentils, drained and rinsed *
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda *

Spice/Herb Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt *
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Other Ingredients:

  • 12 oz. GF shells pasta (or pasta of choice)

Optional Toppings:


Instructions

  1. Fill a large stock pot full of water. Add some sea salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil then add the pasta. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Check package directions on cooking times and/or boil the pasta until el dente, drain, rinse with cold water to remove any excess starch, shake well, set aside.
  2. Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
  3. In a large ceramic/enamel lined skillet (or similarly large nonstick skillet) add the finely diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes until tender. Add a splash of water or vegetable broth to prevent overbrowning or burning.
  4. Add the minced garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, then add the flour and sauté for one minute.
  5. Then add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients except the baking soda, stir well to combine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to make sure you are pulling up any flour that stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Add the Spice/Herb Mix, stir well. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Add the baking soda, stir to combine. Continue to simmer for 7 minutes.
  7. After 7 minutes, add the cooked pasta. Stir to combine. Simmer for several minutes, then remove from the stove and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve topped with freshly chopped parsley and/or Vegan Parmesan Cheese.

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

*Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

Serving:  4 to 5