Lentils with Pasta

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Course : Pasta
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup dried lentils
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 pound vermicelli -- broken into 3 inch lengths
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
 

Preparation:

1. Heat lentils and water in medium saucepan to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until lentils are very tender, about 1 hour. Drain; reserve. 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, and coriander; saute until onion is golden, about 12 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, cook vermicelli in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 12 min.; drain. 4. Add vermicelli, reserved lentils, butter, salt, and pepper to skillet. Cook overlow heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and lentils are heated through.