500g pork mince
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
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 c (50g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
500g pork mince
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
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 c (50g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
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.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
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.
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!
500g pork mince
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
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 c (50g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
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.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
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.