Meals 1 and 2: Beef and lentil Bolognese
Beef and lentil Spaghetti Bolognese
Meal 1
4 serves
Ingredients
• Half of your Bolognese sauce
• 250g wholemeal spaghetti
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
• Fresh basil, to garnish (optional)
Method
Step 1
Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet instructions, until tender. Drain.
Step 2
Serve spaghetti with Bolognese sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan and basil.
Beef and lentil sloppy Joes
Meal 2
4 serves
Ingredients
• Remaining half of your Bolognese sauce
• 2 large wholemeal rolls
• 2 teaspoons tasty cheese, grated
Method
Step 1
Thaw frozen Bolognese in fridge overnight or in microwave. Transfer to a large saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.
Step 2
Cut wholemeal rolls in half, lightly brush with olive oil and toast under preheated grill.
Step 3
Serve each toasted roll half topped with bolognese sauce and tasty cheese.
Tips
• Serve sloppy Joes with a side of leafy salad for added vegetables.
• Stir through any leftover roast veggies (e.g. pumpkin or beans) in step 1 to stretch meal further.
• As another meal suggestion, transfer thawed Bolognese to a pie dish and top with sweet potato mash. Lightly spray with olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons grated light tasty cheese. Bake in a 200°C oven for 25-30 minutes until top is lightly browned and filling is hot. Serve with steamed peas.
Last updated25 June 2024