Pasta Bolognese

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 mins 

Cooking time: 25 mins

Ingredients: 

1 tbsp veg/olive oil 

1 onion, peeled and chopped 

1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed or 1 tsp minced garlic 

500g lean turkey or beef mince or 2 tin brown lentils rinsed 

420g can mixed bean salad (reduced salt)  

1 carrot, grated 

1 small zucchini, grated 

400g tin diced tomatoes 

2 tbsp tomato paste or passata  

200g wholemeal pasta 

Method: 

1. Add one tbsp oil to a saucepan. Add onion and cook over a low heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion is softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 
2. Stir in turkey mince or lentils and cook. Stir regularly until the meat is light in colour all over. 
3. Add the carrots, zucchini, chopped tomatoes, passata and mixed beans. Stir well, then cover with a lid and reduce the heat. Cook for 15 minutes. 
4. Cook pasta in boiling water according to the packet instructions and then drain.  
5. Serve with the bolognese sauce. 

Tips:  

• Using a jar of garlic may be a more affordable option if garlic is a little expensive at the time of your shopping.  
• Frozen onion can be a great alternative to fresh onion if you prefer.  
• Leftovers can be used for lunches or dinner the next day, or even added to a toasted sandwich or on top of mashed potato. 
• Leftovers can also be frozen- freeze your Bolognese sauce into portions and cook pasta ready for a quick meal.  

• Choose no added salt or reduced salt options for the canned 4 bean mix where possible.