Farfalle with Lentil Bolognese

Farfalle with Lentil Bolognese

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

85kcal

Sugar

Sugar

2g

Fat

Fat

3g

Fiber

Fiber

3g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

0g

Protein

Protein

4g

Carbs

Carbs

16g

Sodium

Sodium

199mg

Ingredients

- 300g / 10.58oz Whole wheat farfalle
- 1 Onion
- 1 Carrot
- 150g / 5.29oz Red lentils
- 1 handful fresh Basil leaves
- 500ml / 16.91fl oz unsalted Vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Rapeseed oil
- 300g / 10.58oz Tomato passata

Preparation

1. Cook 300g / 10.58oz Whole wheat farfalle according to package instructions until al dente.
2. Peel and finely dice 1 Onion. Clean, wash, and grate 1 Carrot.
3. Rinse 150g / 5.29oz Red lentils in a sieve, then drain well. Wash and finely chop 1 handful of fresh Basil leaves.
4. Heat 1 tsp Rapeseed oil in a pan and sauté Onion until translucent. Add grated Carrot and Lentils, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
5. Deglaze with 500ml / 16.91fl oz unsalted Vegetable broth and add 300g / 10.58oz Tomato passata.
6. Reduce heat and let the Bolognese simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Drain the Farfalle and mix with the sauce. Sprinkle fresh Basil leaves over before serving.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

43% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

52% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

3% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

52% of RDI

Folate

Folate

32% of RDI

Good to know

Red lentils are a good source of protein and fiber, making this dish a nutritious option for children. You can replace rapeseed oil with olive oil if preferred.