Homemade Red Lentil Pasta

Step 1

Bring to a boil the red lentils and allow to simmer until soft (15-20 minutes).

Step 2

Drain well all the water and blend the lentils until smooth.

Step 3

Mix in the flour, the xanthan gum and the smoked paprika. It may need more flour depending on how wet the lentil mixture is.

Step 4

Work the dough until it doesn't stick to your hands. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Hand roll the dough to 2 mm thick.

Step 6

Cut the pasta with a pizza cutter into irregular diamonds.

Step 7

Cook the pasta in abundant salted boiling water for 5 minutes and serve with a sauce of your choice.