Red Lentil Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) box Explore Cuisine Organic Red Lentil Penne
• 1/2 large head of cauliflower, sliced into 3/4-inch planks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed, drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook penne according to package directions reserving ½ cup of pasta cooking liquid.

2. 2

   Separate sliced cauliflower into small florets. Drizzle olive oil over bottom of large unheated skillet. Add cauliflower in a single layer. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.

3. 3

   Cover skillet and cook cauliflower over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until nicely browned. Remove cover, stir cauliflower. Add golden raisins, capers, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water and parsley; toss well.

4. 4

   Serve topped with pine nuts and parmesan.