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Rotini Lentil Pizza Bake

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    4 cups (1 L) rotini pasta

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

    1½ cup (375 mL) sliced pepperoni

    1 cup (250 mL) diced onion

    3 garlic cloves, minced

    3 cups (750 mL) sliced mushrooms

    2 cups (500 mL) sliced green bell pepper

    3 cups (750 mL) tomato sauce

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) tomato paste

    2½ cups (625 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained & rinsed

    2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano

    2 tsp (10 mL) dried basil

    ½ tsp (2 mL) red pepper flakes

    ½ tsp (2 mL) salt

    ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper

    ½ cup (375 mL) grated mozzarella cheese

    ¼ cup (60 mL) black olives

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil (optional)


Directions

  1. PREHEAT the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. COOK pasta until al dente, drain and reserve in a large bowl.
  3. HEAT canola oil in a large sauté pan, add pepperoni and brown on both sides. Remove pepperoni with a slotted spoon and toss with cooked pasta, leaving some of the oil in the sauté pan behind. Add onions and garlic and cook until slightly golden. Add mushrooms and green pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, paste, cooked lentils, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta mixture.
  4. MIX 1 cup (250 mL) grated cheese into the pasta mixture. Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle olives and remaining cheese over top.
  5. BAKE uncovered for 20 minutes or until bubbly and lightly golden on top. You can use the broiler for additional browning. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest.
  6. GARNISH with fresh basil and serve.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 310
  • Total Fat 13 g
  • Saturated Fat 4 g
  • Cholesterol 20 mg
  • Carbohydrates 37 g
  • Dietary Fibre 7 g
  • Sugar 7 g
  • Protein 15 g
  • Sodium 960 mg
  • Potassium 684 mg
  • Folate 109 mcg