LINGUINE WITH LENTILS AND PROSCIUTTO

Linguine With Lentils And Prosciutto image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
4 or 5 ounces onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 jalapeno, chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
3 ounces prosciutto, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 heaping cup red lentils
Salt to taste
1 1/2 pounds linguine
1 red onion, chopped

Steps:

Saute celery, carrot, onion, garlic, jalapeno, pepper flakes and prosciutto in the oil in a large, deep skillet for about 10 minutes, until very soft and fragrant.
Add lentils and 5 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and boil gently until lentils are soft but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Season with salt.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, and add to the lentil mixture; toss well. Serve topped with chopped red onion.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 111 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams