Lentil-mince Bolognaise

Organisation: Foodwatch

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Serves: 4 Servings

Type of recipe: healthy, main meal

Recipe

Ingredients 

1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 red pepper, de-seeded and chopped
250g beef mince
1 x 400g can of lentils, drained and rinsed
2 x 400g cans of diced tomatoes
½ cup red wine or water
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs such as Italian herbs or oregano
250g dried linguine or thin spaghetti (half a packet)

TO SERVE:

grated parmesan cheese

Method 

Heat the oil in a medium-large frypan on medium heat
Add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until pale (stir so it doesn't catch)
Add the red pepper and mince. Stir through for 2 minutes, breaking up any lumps with a large wooden spoon.
Add the lentils, tomatoes, wine and herbs. Stir to combine
Lower the heat, cover the frypan and let the mixture simmer for 30-40 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes.
About 10-15 minutes before you want to serve up, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to directions. Drain and keep warm.
Serve on to each of 4 bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition information

Please note: The recommended carbohydrate intake per main meal is approximately 30–45 g for women and 45–60 g for men. Therefore, the amount of carbohydrate in the suggested serving of this recipe may be more or less than you require. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for individual advice.

Per serve (4) (calculated with 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese)