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Speedy meatloaf & lentil bolognaise
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Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Whip up a quick and delicious meatloaf pasta using leftover meatloaf for a smart and easy meal!
Ingredients:
  • 375g spaghetti
  • 18.20 gm extra virgin olive oil
  • 187.50 ml fresh basil leaves
  • 410g can Basil & Garlic Tomatoes
  • 400g can Italian cherry tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2.50 gm caster sugar
  • 400g can brown lentils, rinsed, drained
  • 500g leftover meatloaf, crumbled 
(from meatloaf, see related recipe)
  • Finely grated parmesan, to serve
  • Small basil leaves, extra, to serve
Instructions:
  • Boil the pasta in a generous amount of salted water until perfectly cooked. Drain the pasta.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté basil leaves for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar, simmer for 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season, then add lentils and meatloaf; simmer for another 4 minutes until warmed through.
  • Finish the spaghetti with a generous ladle of Bolognaise sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for an extra burst of flavor.