Mark's Aussie Bolognaise Recipe

Name: Mark's Aussie Bolognaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g ground lamb; 1 large red onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced (to taste); 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 carrot, shredded; 1 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped (capsicum); 1 zucchini, diced; 2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced; 400 g brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 700 ml passata (we like Leggo's brand); 1 teaspoon mixed herbs; cooked pasta, to serve

Servings: persons

500 g ground lamb
1 large red onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced (to taste)
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
1 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped (capsicum)
1 zucchini, diced
2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
400 g brown lentils, rinsed and drained
700 ml passata (we like Leggo's brand)
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
cooked pasta, to serve

1
Brown lamb in a hot pan, breaking lumps with a spoon as you go.
2
Once lamb is no longer pink, drain well and set aside.
3
Wipe any excess grease from pan before continuing.
4
Place pan back on heat and add onion, garlic and green pepper (capsicum) cooking for 2-3 minutes until soft.
5
Add carrots, celery, zucchini, fresh tomatoes and passata.
6
(Mark adds the fresh tomatoes along with all their juice because he feels the passata is too thick).
7
Simmer 20mins or until carrots are tender.
8
Add lentils and mixed herbs, maybe a little water if too thick for your taste.
9
Simmer another 5mins so lentils are heated through.
10
Serve piping hot over hot pasta of your choice, we used fusili (corkscrew) this first time but it would also be good with long pasta, like spaghetti, or even spooned over a baked potato.
11
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g ground lamb, 1 large red onion, chopped, 5 garlic cloves, minced (to taste), 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mark's Aussie Bolognaise falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mark's Aussie Bolognaise

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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