Creamy Lentils And Pasta With Buttermilk And Walnut Oil Easy Dinner Recipes

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. water

1 c. lentils

1 small onion

1 celery rib

1 small carrot

1 bay leaf

pinch dried thyme

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 c. ditalini pasta cooked according to package directions

1/2 c. buttermilk

1 1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

4 tbsp. walnut oil

2 clove garlic

1/2 c. toasted walnuts

1 scallion chopped together with 1/2 cup parsley leaves

Preparation

Step 1Place water, lentils, diced vegetables, and spices in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer on low, covered, for 45 minutes. If the lentils look dry, add some hot water. When the lentils are tender, drain the mixture into a colander.Step 2Mix together the buttermilk, balsamic vinegar, and walnut oil.Step 3Gently combine the lentils with the pasta, walnuts, parsley and scallions, and buttermilk mixture. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper or a dash more vinegar, if desired.Step 4Garnish with remaining parsley, scallions, and toasted walnuts. Add a drizzle of walnut oil to finish.