Super Quick Plan B Lentil Bolognese

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Made with items that you can keep stocked in your pantry, this lentil bolognese is the perfect Plan B meal for when you need to prepare something quick with items you have on hand! Not to mention, it is a budget-friendly, easy 'meat-free' meal that you'll have on high rotation!

Ingredients (Serves 2-3):

  • 1 can (400g) lentils, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup passata
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • Optional add-ons: garlic powder, paprika, chili flakes
  • ½ cup cooked pasta (or microwavable high-fibre pasta)
  • Mixed leaf salad bag
  • Balsamic vinegar & olive oil (for dressing)

Method:

  1. Heat a pan over low-medium heat. Add the passata, Italian herbs, and any optional add-ons. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  2. Add lentils and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Microwave the pasta as per packet instructions.
  4. Toss the salad with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar & olive oil.
  5. Serve the lentil bolognese over pasta with the side salad.

Enjoy a super quick fibre-packed meal!

 

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