Beef & Lentil Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
• 1 tsp (5 mL) fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) dry red wine
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils
• 1 can (28 oz/798 mL) tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil