Spaghetti bolognese

Lots of veggies and lentils make this a healthier version of the much-loved family favourite.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently cook the onions until starting to brown, stirring regularly.

Step 2

Add the beef and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking up any clumps of beef with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Add the carrot, yellow pepper and courgette and continue cooking gently for 5 minutes more, still stirring regularly.

Step 4

Add the garlic, herbs and chilli flakes and stir for a minute. Add the stock cube, followed by the tomatoes and tomato puree.

Step 5

Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if too much liquid evaporates and it starts to stick.

Step 6

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions.

Step 7

Stir the lentils and chopped parsley into the sauce then cook for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Add a grind of black pepper, sprinkle with basil and serve with the wholemeal spaghetti.

Step 9

Sprinkle with Parmesan shavings, if liked, to serve.

Step 10

Chefs Tip: You could use minced turkey or minced pork for this sauce.

Step 11

Chefs Tip: Ideal for cooking in a large batch then freezing in portions.

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