Spaghetti Bolognese with Hidden Vegetables & Red Lentils
Contributed by
Rose Fenasse
Serves
2-4
A classic dish the whole family will enjoy. The kids won't even notice the added lentils or veg!
Dice onion and garlic. Heat olive in a pan over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic and chilli flakes until translucent.
Add mince to the pan, breaking up with a spatula until evenly separated. Season with salt and pepper then cook until meat has browned.
Add diced carrot and mushrooms, stirring through for 5 minutes.
Mix in the lentils, allowing them to stick and distribute into the mince.
Gently pour in the tomato paste and can of tomatoes and stir through. Add water and red wine (or balsamic) to the mince and season again with salt and pepper.
Add the remaining herbs basil, thyme and bay leaf and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Once the liquid has thickened, serve hot with pasta or alternative.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A classic dish the whole family will enjoy. The kids won't even notice the added lentils or veg!
DESCRIPTION
Dice onion and garlic. Heat olive in a pan over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic and chilli flakes until translucent.
Add mince to the pan, breaking up with a spatula until evenly separated. Season with salt and pepper then cook until meat has browned.
Add diced carrot and mushrooms, stirring through for 5 minutes.
Mix in the lentils, allowing them to stick and distribute into the mince.
Gently pour in the tomato paste and can of tomatoes and stir through. Add water and red wine (or balsamic) to the mince and season again with salt and pepper.
Add the remaining herbs basil, thyme and bay leaf and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Once the liquid has thickened, serve hot with pasta or alternative.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp organic olive oil 1 onion 3 garlic cloves Pinch of organic chilli flakes 500g beef mince Salt & pepper to taste 1 large carrot, finely diced 3 large mushrooms, finely diced ¼ cup organic red split lentils 1 tbsp organic tomato paste 1x 400g tin organic diced tomatoes ½ cup water Splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar 1 organic bay leaf Pinch of fresh thyme Handful of fresh basil
