Vegan Homemade Red Lentil Pasta

Craving a healthy, gluten-free twist on homemade pasta? This Vegan Homemade Red Lentil Pasta is a game-changer, combining simplicity, nutrition, and flavor all in one dish. Made with just four wholesome ingredients—red lentil flour, water, olive oil, and a pinch of salt—this protein-packed pasta dough comes together in under an hour, yielding tender, flavorful noodles perfect for any sauce. With easy-to-follow steps and the option to shape it as you like, from fettuccine to tagliatelle, this recipe is ideal for beginners and pasta enthusiasts alike. Plus, its vibrant orange hue adds a stunning visual appeal to your plate, making it a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or meal prep. Serve it with your favorite vegan pesto, marinara, or olive oil drizzle for a satisfying and nutritious meal that's both gluten-free and plant-based.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Red lentil flour
• 120 milliliters Water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the red lentil flour and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the salt throughout the flour.

Step 2

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the water and olive oil into the well.

Step 3

Using a fork or your fingers, gradually incorporate the flour into the liquid in the center. Continue mixing until a rough dough begins to form.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Wrap the dough in a piece of plastic wrap or cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. This allows the flour to fully hydrate and the dough to relax.

Step 6

After resting, divide the dough into four equal parts. Take one part and keep the rest covered to prevent drying out.

Step 7

Roll out the dough piece on a floured surface to your desired thickness, using a rolling pin or a pasta machine. The aim is to reach about 1-2mm thickness.

Step 8

Cut the rolled-out dough into your preferred pasta shape, such as tagliatelle or fettuccine. Use a sharp knife for even edges.

Step 9

Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining dough pieces.

Step 10

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it for about 3-5 minutes, or until it is tender but firm to the bite (al dente).

Step 11

Drain the pasta and serve immediately with your favorite vegan sauce or toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(438.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1182

Total Fat 19.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1201.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 77.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175.4mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 2865.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.7%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 59.7%