Mince and lentil pasta Bolognese

Mince and lentil pasta Bolognese

Pasta Bolognese
  • High protein
  • Low phosphate
  • Low potassium
  • Low salt
  • Main meal
  • British
  • European
  • 1 hour or less
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Chef

Lizzie Morey
Lizzie Morey

Kidney Kitchen Chef

This quick and easy Bolognese sauce can be served with any pasta shape you already have in the cupboard

Ingredients

A portion of the Kidney Kitchen basic mince and lentil mix

Half-sized can, 200g (120g drained weight) of kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

100g long grain rice, rinsed until water runs clear

To serve

1 crusty roll, divided into two

20g cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  1. Step 1

    Take a portion of the mince and lentil mix and defrost if it was frozen. Set aside to use in Step 2. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.

  2. Step 2

    Put the mince and lentil mix into a pan along with herbs. Mix the herbs in, bring to a simmer, turn down and heat for 15 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Drain pasta and serve in 2 dishes, topped with the Bolognese mix.

  4. Step 4

    Grate the cheddar cheese across the two portions and split the bread roll so half goes with each portion.

Food facts

The main sources of carbohydrate are the pasta and the bread roll. Values have been provided for those trained in insulin adjustment.

The potassium in this dish mainly comes from the meat, tomato puree and lentils. With no tinned tomatoes, this Bolognese recipe is lower in potassium than others.

Overall phosphate content is low but cheese, meat and lentils are all sources of phosphate, so you should still take a phosphate binder if you are prescribed one.

Mince and lentils are good protein sources, making this a good meal for somebody with high protein requirements such as those receiving dialysis treatment.

Choose wholemeal pasta (and bread roll) to increase fibre.

You can use dried oregano or dried basil in place of Italian herbs if you donโ€™t have any.

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