# Beef and lentil bolognese

URL: https://gocutline.com/recipes/beef-lentil-bolognese/

Beef and lentil bolognese has about 645 kcal and 42 g of protein per serving, takes 40 minutes and serves 4. Half beef, half lentils: more protein and fibre, and cheaper too.

| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 645 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 97 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Time | 40 minutes |
| Serves | 4 |

## Ingredients
- 400 g lean beef mince (5% fat)
- 100 g red lentils
- 2 cans chopped tomatoes (800 g)
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 320 g pasta (dry)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Oregano, garlic, salt

## Steps
1. Fry the chopped onion and grated carrot in the oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add the beef and brown it.
3. Add the lentils, tomatoes, oregano and a cup of water. Simmer 25 minutes.
4. Boil the pasta and mix it through.

## Make it a block
The sauce freezes well: double it and you have dinner next month too. [Add it to your week in Cutline](https://app.gocutline.com/?plan=Cook%20beef%20and%20lentil%20bolognese%2040%20min%20on%20Sunday%20at%2017): one click and the time is blocked.

*Calories and macros are approximate: calculated from standard values per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central) for the ingredients as listed. Brands differ.*

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