Lean beef and lentil bolognese with wholewheat spaghetti
A rich bolognese bulked out with lentils and veg so every bowl is big and filling.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.20 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Spray a large pan and brown the mince for 6 minutes, breaking it up.
6 min - 2
Add the onion, carrots, celery and mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes.
8 min - 3
Stir in the garlic, tomato purée and oregano, then the tomatoes, lentils and water.
- 4
Simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring often, until thick. Add water if it gets dry.
30 min - 5
Cook the spaghetti following the packet, usually 10 minutes. Drain and serve with the sauce.
10 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.