Beef and lentil bolognese

This is a classic bolognese recipe. We've given it a twist by adding lentils for extra fibre and to lower the cost. Lentils are a great way to bulk out recipes.

Spaghetti bolognese
SERVES4
TIME TO MAKE1 - 2 hours
MEAL TYPEDinner
TIME TO MAKE1 - 2 hours
MEAL TYPEDinner

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Method

  1. Heat oil in a large pot and gently saute the diced onion, carrot and celery until soft and lightly browned in a large pot
  2. Add mince and stir constantly to break up and brown evenly
  3. Add all other ingredients
  4. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer
  5. Simmer gently for approximately 1 hour.

You could serve this bolognese on pasta or as a base for cottage pie.

  • 1 tsp
    oil
  • 1 
    small carrot
  • 1/2 
    medium onion, diced
  • 1 
    stick celery, diced
  • 250 g
    lean beef mince
  • 2 
    cans canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
  • 1/2 cup
    dried red lentils
  • 1 tsp
    dried mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp
    vinegar
  • 1/2 cup
    water
  • pinch 
    ground pepper
Per serve
  • Energy
    974kJ
  • Total Fat
    4.4g
  • Saturated Fat
    1.2g
  • Total Carbohydrate
    29.9g
  • Sugars
    12.5g
  • Dietary Fibre
    6.9g
  • Protein
    22.0g
  • Sodium
    66mg