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Lentil & Ravioli Skillet

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4-6

Green lentils, along with your favourite fresh ravioli, make this a simple, yet delicious skillet dinner.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

    1 onion, sliced

    2 garlic cloves, minced

    1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced tomatoes

    1 (5.5 oz/ 156 mL) can tomato paste

    2 tsp (10 mL) Italian herb seasoning

    1 tsp (5 mL) sugar

    to taste, salt and pepper

    1 (16 oz/500 g) package ravioli

    2 1/2 cups (625 mL) cooked green lentils

    1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh basil

    1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley

    1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese

    1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to broil.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch (30 cm) skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for a few minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until it is golden and fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 cups (500 mL) of water, Italian herb seasoning, and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in ravioli. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the ravioli is tender.
  5. Stir in lentils and herbs. Cook for 2-3 minutes until lentils are warmed through.
  6. Remove skillet from heat. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Place under the broiler and cook until cheese is melted and browned, about 2-4 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, with garlic toast on the side.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 540
  • Total Fat 19 g
  • Saturated Fat 9 g
  • Cholesterol 60 mg
  • Carbohydrates 66 g
  • Dietary Fibre 10 g
  • Sugar 9 g
  • Protein 29 g
  • Sodium 960 mg
  • Potassium 628 mg
  • Folate 9 mcg