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LENTIL & TOMATO BOLOGNESE

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A satisfying meat-free pasta sauce built from affordable pantry staples.

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PREP 10 MIN.

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COOK 25 MIN.

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SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS

  • 500 g SPAR Spaghetti
  • 15 ml SPAR Canola Oil
  • 1 SPAR onion, chopped
  • 2 SPAR Freshline carrots, grated
  • 2 SPAR garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 x 400g cans SPAR Lentils, drained
  • 1 x 400g can SPAR Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 x 120g can SPAR Tomato Paste
  • Dried mixed herbs

CHEF’S TIP

Simmer the sauce uncovered for a few extra minutes if you prefer a richer, thicker bolognese.

HOW TO MAKE IT

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to the pack instructions.
  2. Heat the oil and soften the onion and carrots for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the lentils, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and herbs. Add 125 ml water and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Season and spoon over the drained spaghetti.

GOOD TO KNOW

  1. Freezer friendly? YES
  2. Leftovers? – Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

PERFECT PAIRING

MERLOT

A soft, medium-bodied red complements tomato and savoury lentils.

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