Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese

Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

63kcal

Sugar

3g

Fat

9g

Fiber

2g

Sat fat

0g

Protein

3g

Carbs

12g

Sodium

89mg

Ingredients

- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 finely diced Onion
- 3 finely diced Carrots
- 3 crushed Garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp Tomato purée
- 500g / 17.6oz Passata
- 350g / 12.35oz no added salt Green lentils in water
- 2 tsp Dried mixed herbs
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 low-salt Vegetable or chicken stock cube
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tbsp Olive oil in a large saucepan.
2. Add 1 finely diced Onion and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add 3 finely diced Carrots and cook for another 4 minutes, stirring often.
4. Add 3 crushed Garlic cloves and 1 tbsp Tomato purée, and cook for another minute.
5. Add 500g / 17.6oz Passata, 350g / 12.35oz Green lentils (including the packet water), 2 tsp Dried mixed herbs, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, a good grinding of black pepper, and crumble in 1 low-salt stock cube.
6. Give it a good stir, pop a lid on and simmer for 20 minutes until the carrots have softened and the flavors have mingled.
7. Serve with freshly cooked pasta, a sprinkling of grated cheese on top, and steamed veg on the side.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

51% of RDI

Magnesium

57% of RDI

Vitamin C

9% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

57% of RDI

Folate

29% of RDI

Good to know

To serve to baby, spoon a small amount into a separate flat-bottomed cold pan, roughly mash with a potato masher, then add a little pasta and cover in the sauce. Choose a long, easy pasta shape for baby to hold, like rigatoni or spirals. You can also blend up the sauce with a little of the pasta to make a purée for baby. Freeze any leftover lentil spag bol in portions for up to 4 months. Defrost thoroughly and reheat in a saucepan with an extra splash of water, until bubbling and piping hot.