How Do You Cook Red Lentils As Pasta?
Some say red lentils cannot be cooked without getting mushy. However, there is a way to get them soft inside while still maintaining the outer shell. Here’s how to cook red lentils as pasta–a fun, colorful, healthy alternative to predictable noodles. Bring your water to a boil. Add your red lentils to the boiling water and reduce heat to medium low. Add a dash or two of salt. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Test one of your lentils. It should be soft inside, but still maintain its outer shell. If it’s still hard in the middle, cook another three to five more minutes and test again. Continue this process until your red lentils have reached the desired consistency. Pour your red lentils into a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Continue rinsing until the lentils are completely cooled off.
