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.
TIP
Adding lentils makes this a more economic and healthier bolognese.
