Beef and Lentil Ragu

Step 1 · Cook the Pasta

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta according to the packet until al dente. Reserve 250 ml pasta water, then drain.

• 200 mlWater
• 450 gPasta

Step 2 · Brown the Beef

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.

Step 3 · Cook Vegetables and Aromatics

Add the onion and carrots and cook for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato purée and oregano and stir for 30 seconds.

• ×2Carrots, coarsely grated
• 3 clovesGarlic, finely chopped

Step 4 · Simmer the Ragu

Add the passata, water, lentils and salt. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• 700 mlPassata
• 200 mlWater
• 240 gLentils, drained

Step 5 · Combine and Serve

Toss the pasta through the ragu, adding enough reserved pasta water to loosen it. Stir in half the Parmesan and serve the rest at the table.

• 450 gPasta
• 200 mlWater
• 100 gParmesan, finely grated