Spicy Sicilian Lentil Pasta with Italian Sausage

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 10

Pasta served with Italian sausage, spicy Calabrian chili butter sauce, and lentils

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Ingredients

For the Spicy Sicilian Butter Sauce:
1 cup (250 mL) unsalted butter
¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
2 Tbsp (30 mL) Calabrian chili paste
1 tsp (5 mL) crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) pepper, finely ground
For the Build:
2.5 lbs (1.25 kg) Italian bulk sausage
¼ cup (60 mL) garlic, minced
4 cups (1 L) whole red (brown) lentils, cooked
2 lbs (1 kg) spaghetti, cooked al dente
2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
½ cup (125 mL) parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup (125 mL) fresh basil or parsley

Directions

To prepare the butter sauce, melt butter with oil and add garlic, chili paste, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Finish with lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Reserve and hold warm.
In a large rondeau or tilt skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, approximately 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in lentils and butter sauce. Simmer 3–5 minutes to meld flavors. Add a splash of pasta cooking water if needed for consistency.
Add cooked spaghetti and toss until evenly coated and glossy. Hold hot for service or portion immediately.
Plate 10 oz (284 mL) portions. Garnish with Parmesan and herbs.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 serving (290 g)
Per serving:
Calories 700
Total Fat 46 g
Saturated Fat 19 g
Cholesterol 85 mg
Carbohydrates 48 g
Dietary Fibre 5 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 25 g
Sodium 1020 mg
Potassium 400 mg
Folate 140 mcg

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Spicy Sicilian Lentil Pasta with Italian Sausage

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 10

Lentils.org

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