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

2. Add carrots and stir through.

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

4. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring every 5 minutes. Add more water if necessary.

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

6. Serve with cooked spaghetti.