Lentil Spag Bol

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Lentil Spag Bol

Swapping out minced meat for lentils in this dish gives you a satisfying spag bol which is full of protein and lighter on the wallet.

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons tomato puree

1 tin chopped tomatoes

100 grammes red lentils in 100 mililitres water

250 grammes grated carrot

1 teaspoon mixed herbs         

400 grammes pasta

Method

1: Dry fry the onion in a pan so it cooks in its own juice.

2: Add the crushed garlic, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, lentils and water, grated carrot and mixed herbs.

3: Simmer for about 20 minutes.

4: Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions.

5. Add spaghetti to lentil mixture and serve.

Photo credit: Patricia Niven