MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Lentils with Pasta

1 cup dried lentils
4 cups water
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 pound vermicelli, broken into 3-inch lengths
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Heat lentils and water in medium saucepan to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until lentils are very tender, about 1 hour. Drain:
reserve. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, and coriander, sauté until onion is golden, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, cook vermicelli in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 12 minutes: drain. Add vermicelli, reserved lentils, butter, salt, and pepper to skillet. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and lentils are heated through.