Beef and Lentil Bolognaise

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large brown onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1 large carrot, finely diced
• 200g mushrooms, finely diced
• 1 large zucchini, finely diced
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 long red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 300g extra lean beef mince
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste (no added salt)
• 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes (no added salt)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/3 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
• Cracked black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 400g spaghetti
• 420g can brown lentils (no added salt), drained and rinsed (Note: 225g once drained)
• 1/3 cup basil leaves, finely chopped
• 30g parmesan cheese, to serve