Italian COMBIFAST RECIPE

Red Lentil Penne Arrabbiata

Naturally gluten-free lentil pasta in a spicy garlic-tomato sauce with wilted spinach. Big protein and fiber from the pasta itself.

Prep

5 min

Cook

12 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

  • Red lentil penne (gluten-free)160 g
  • Passata400 g
  • Baby spinach100 g
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Chili flakes1 tsp
  • Fresh basil1 handful
  • Olive oil2 tbsp

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook the lentil penne 1 minute less than the pack says; drain gently.

  2. 2

    Warm olive oil with sliced garlic and chili flakes; add passata, salt and a pinch of sugar. Simmer 6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in spinach until wilted.

  4. 4

    Fold in the penne and basil; serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition per serving · estimate

Calories
480
Protein
26 g
Fiber
13 g
Carbs
70 g
Fat
11 g

Allergens

No common allergens listed. Always check labels.

Substitutions

  • Red lentil penne (gluten-free) Chickpea pasta (gluten-free)
  • Spinach Kale or rocket

By CombiFast Kitchen · Updated September 5, 2026

Free assessment · 3 minutes

Could CombiFast help transform the way you eat in your first 30 days?

Tell us about yourself and get a personalized eating window, meal structure and recipe style — before you decide anything.