Simple Mince & Lentil Pasta
Preparation time: 10mins
Cooking time: 15mins
Serves: 6
Calories - per serve: 461
P 31 | C 50 | F 15
GF*
Ingredients
500g prime mince
1 x 400g tinned lentils - drained
1 x 400g Value tinned tomatoes
1/2 x 400g Pam's tin of tomato puree - freeze the other half
1 x med onion, diced - I scored a 2 kg bag for $2!
1 x small carrot, grated
1/2 x med zucchini, grated
1 x 300g bag of Value lasagne pasta
100g x cheese - adjust this portion to align with your goals
1 x TBS oil
Spice mix
1 x TBS: onion powder, mixed Italian herbs
2 x beef stock cubes - crushed and sprinkled dry
Salt & white pepper to taste
Method
Prepare your vegetables and keep them to the side.
Heat a large pan on med heat, and add oil.
Add onions and cook until semi-soft, then add your mince.
Brown your mince then add garlic, tinned tomatoes and your spice mix. Mix well and cook for 5mins.
Add water until it reaches a consistency you like.
Add vegetables (sauteed or fresh) and lentils mix well.
Turn the heat down to med-low and let cook for 10mins. However, the longer the better.
While the mince is simmering, boil water and cook pasta.
Serve, top with cheese and enjoy!
Hot tips!
Prime mince is lower in fat but often standard mince is much cheaper.
You can either sauté your veges before adding them to the mince or just add them fresh. I prefer adding them fresh.
Veges - can swap or add in your fav vegetables.
*GF - use GF pasta
Price per serving - $2.30