Ready Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Preparation Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 55 mins

Serves: 4

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Shane Landon

Dietitian Heart Foundation NSW

www.heartfoundation.org.au

Shane is one of Australia’s leading Dietitians having worked in the media, consulting and most recently public health nutrition.

Currently Shane is Dietitian for the Heart Foundation (NSW) working closely with State and local Government to improve the nutritional quality of the Australian food supply.

Prior to joining the Heart Foundation, Shane ran a successful nutrition communications agency and had a weekly nutrition segment on radio 2UE.

 

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cut all vegetables into pieces approx. 1-2cm, ¾ fill the cup with vegetables and add in ½ cup of water. Blend in the Breville Boss to Go, to your desired consistency.  Set aside until ready to use. Repeat the process twice until all of the vegetables are blended. 
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and sauté.  Add mince, cook over a high heat until the mince is browned, breaking up any large pieces with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the vegetable mix to the oil and onion mixture – sauté for 5 – 10 minutes, until well combined and
  4. Stir in the lentils, tomato puree, remaining water, stock powder and oregano – and bring to the boil.
  5. Reduce the heat, simmer covered for 10 minutes
  6. Uncover pan and simmer for a further 15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced down and thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in basil.  Serve with spaghetti or pasta of choice.

Serve with your favourite pasta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves