MIDWEEK MEALS MADE EASY!
BEEF & LENTIL BOLOGNESE
SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 300g beef mince
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 700g jar passata
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
• 400g can lentils, drained, rinsed
• 400g spaghetti
• shaved parmesan, basil leaves, crusty bread, to serve
1 In a medium saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute onion, carrot and garlic 3-4 mins until tender.
2 Add mince. Brown 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps. Stir in tomato paste then passata and herbs. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 mins. Stir in lentils. Simmer 1-2 mins until heated through. Season.
3 Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook spaghetti following packet directions until al dente. Drain.
4 Serve spaghetti topped with bolognese sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan and basil. Accompany with crusty bread, if liked.
CHICKEN & CORN SOFT TACOS
SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS
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