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Saucy Turkey Lentil Bolognese with Tomato Sauce

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A rich bolognese made with turkey mince and lentils for extra heft.

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50 min610 kcal4 base servingsBatch CookFamily FavouriteFilling
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Focus ingredients: turkey, lentils, tomato

Dietary fit: Dairy-free

Serving tip: This is a good batch dinner because the sauce freezes well.

Turkey Lentil Bolognese plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 500g turkey mince
  • 150g red lentils
  • 700ml passata
  • 300g pasta
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

saucepan, pan

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Turkey Lentil Bolognese cooking step 1: Get prepped.
    Step 1

    Prep the ingredients

    Finely chop the carrots and celery, crush the garlic, and rinse the red lentils.

  2. Turkey Lentil Bolognese cooking step 2: Start cooking.
    Step 2

    Prep the ingredients

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, then cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling water for 9 to 11 minutes until tender, then drain. Hold back extra salt and black pepper until the sauce is finished.

    11 min
  3. Turkey Lentil Bolognese cooking step 3: Build the flavour.
    Step 3

    Start the pan

    Fry the turkey mince in a wide pan over a medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes until browned with no visible pink patches.

    9 min
  4. Turkey Lentil Bolognese cooking step 4: Bring it together.
    Step 4

    Build the flavour base

    Stir in the carrot, celery, and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

    4 min
  5. Turkey Lentil Bolognese cooking step 5: Finish the dish.
    Step 5

    Simmer the soup

    Add the red lentils, passata, and 250ml water, then simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened. Add a small pinch of sugar only if the tomatoes taste sharp.

    18 min
  6. Turkey Lentil Bolognese cooking step 6: Serve.
    Step 6

    Combine the pasta

    Toss the sauce through the pasta and serve while hot.