Heart-Healthy Homemade Red Lentil Pasta
Elevate your pasta game with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Red Lentil Pasta, a nutritious, gluten-free alternative that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. Crafted from wholesome red lentil flour and tapioca starch, this recipe delivers a protein-packed, fiber-rich base perfect for pairing with light, heart-friendly sauces. The addition of xanthan gum ensures the dough is pliable and smooth, while olive oil adds a subtle richness to every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this simple yet satisfying pasta recipe will bring fresh, homemade goodness to your table in no time. Whether rolled into fettuccine or shaped into tagliatelle, your creations will boil to tender perfection in just minutes. Ideal for anyone seeking gluten-free, plant-based meal options, this pasta promises a delightful blend of flavor, texture, and health benefits.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Red lentil flour
- 0.5 cup Tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the red lentil flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients until they are evenly mixed.
Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the olive oil and water.
Using a fork or your hands, gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until a dough begins to form.
Knead the dough on a well-floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more red lentil flour as needed.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the xanthan gum to hydrate, ensuring the dough is more pliable for rolling.
Divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin sheet, using either a pasta machine or a rolling pin, to a thickness of about 1/16 inch.
Once rolled out, cut the dough sheets into desired pasta shapes, such as fettuccine or tagliatelle, using a sharp knife or a pasta cutter.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cut pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the pasta is tender and floats to the top.
Drain the pasta and rinse it briefly with cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
Serve immediately with your favorite heart-healthy sauce or toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1233 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.1 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.7 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 62.3 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2306 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
