One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Name: Lentil and Tomato Pasta with Garlicky Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta; 15 oz lentils canned; 2 cups tomato puree; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 1 whole onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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1
Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Season with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5 min
2
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 165°F (74°C), about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
8 minMedium-high
3
Pour the marinara sauce and chicken broth into the skillet. Stir in the pasta and bring to a boil.
5 minHigh
4
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring every few minutes, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
15 minMedium-low
5
Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Stir to combine, then spread the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
2 minMedium-low
6
Cover and cook until the cheeses are melted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
5 minMedium-low

Lentil and Tomato Pasta with Garlicky Yogurt

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Lentil and Tomato Pasta with Garlicky Yogurt

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Method

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente.
10 min
2
While the pasta cooks, dice the onion and mince the garlic.
3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the onion, and sauté until translucent.
5 min
4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
1 min
5
Stir in the tomato puree, drained lentils, salt, and pepper, then simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
8 min
6
Mix the yogurt with one minced garlic clove in a small bowl until smooth.
7
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the tomato lentil sauce, stirring to coat.
1 min
8
Serve the pasta warm with a generous dollop of the garlicky yogurt on top.