Ingredients

• 250g minced beef
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 100g red lentils
• 2 beef stock cubes
• 4 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 pack passata
• 3 tbsp garlic powder
• 400g spaghetti

Methods

1. Add the onion and mince to a pot. Sprinkle over the beef stock cubes and stir until mince is browned.

2. Add the carrots and stir through.

3. Add the red lentils, tinned tomatoes, tomato puree and garlic powder and stir well.

4. Add a little water and bring to the boil. reduce heat and simmer. stirring every 5 minutes to check it doesn't catch. Add more water if necessary.

5. Simmer for 25 - 30 minutes or until the lentils have softened.

6. Serve with the cooked spaghetti.