Beef and Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese
with Cheese and Rocket
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
This delicious Beef and Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese has been expertly designed by our chefs as a lighter option to help with a balanced lifestyle.
Ingredients
180
Spaghetti
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
½
Lentils
120
British Beef Mince
2
Garlic Clove
1
Italian Style Herbs
1
Tomato Passata
10
Beef Stock Paste
15
Worcester Sauce
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
20
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
20
Wild Rocket
Not included in your delivery
100
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt.
When boiling, add the spaghetti and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 8 mins.
Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
Meanwhile, drain and rinse the lentils in a sieve (see ingredients for amount).
Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.
Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Stir the garlic and Italian style herbs into the beef. Cook for 1 min.
Pour in the passata, beef stock paste, Worcester sauce and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount), then bring to the boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, 7-8 mins.
When the Bolognese sauce has 2 mins left, stir through the lentils.
Taste and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar (if you have any). IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Toss the cooked pasta and cheese into your Bolognese, adding a splash of water to loosen if needed.
Share the beef and lentil spaghetti Bolognese between your bowls.
Top a handful of rocket and drizzle a little olive oil over the leaves to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: Opinions are divided — many find the sauce rich and satisfying, while some feel it benefits from extra seasoning or a pinch of sugar to lift the flavour.
- Ease of prep: Straightforward and quick to put together, making it a reliable choice even after a long day.
- Suggestions: Adding an onion, a grated carrot, or a little extra tomato passata can round out the sauce; some also recommend simmering a little longer, as the flavour improves noticeably when reheated.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers reheat well, with several noting the taste develops further the next day.
- Portions: The lentils and pasta make for a generous, filling bowl — those who prefer a meatier balance may want to adjust the lentil-to-mince ratio to suit their taste.
