Name: NZ Pork Spaghetti Bolognese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 500g NZ Pork mince; 2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus 2 tbsp small leaves extra; 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves; 400g canned diced tomatoes; 400g canned tomato purée; 400g canned brown lentils, drained, rinsed; 500g spaghetti; 2/3 cup (50g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, to serve

NZ Pork Spaghetti Bolognese

A family favourite that’s oh-so-nourishing – but best of all, this NZ Pork recipe will be on the table in just 40 minutes!

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

30M

Total

40M

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

500g NZ Pork mince

2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus 2 tbsp small leaves extra

1 tbsp dried oregano leaves

400g canned diced tomatoes

400g canned tomato purée

400g canned brown lentils, drained, rinsed

500g spaghetti

2/3 cup (50g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a large deep frypan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 5 minutes or until golden. Increase heat to high, adding garlic and NZ Pork mince. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until browned. Add basil, oregano, diced tomatoes and purée. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add lentils and bring to the boil. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Season to taste.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

Step 3

Divide spaghetti and some of the NZ Pork mixture among serving bowls. Top with Parmesan and extra basil leaves. Serve with salad or steamed vegetables.