A WEEK OF low-calorie MEALS

LOW IN FAT PLUS 3 OF YOUR 5-A-day

LOW FAT & HIGH IN FIBRE

Meat-free Monday

Tagliatelle with vegetable ragu

A veg-packed sauce to please everyone.

■ Serves 5 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 40 mins VEGETARIYAN FREEZABLE sauce only

1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp each tomato purée and balsamic vinegar
250g chopped vegetables, such as courgettes, peppers and mushrooms
50g red lentils
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes with basil
250g tagliatelle
2 tbsp shaved vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese (optional)

Cook the onion, celery and carrots in a large saucepan with 2-3 tbsp water, stirring often until the vegetables are soft.