Mushrooms add a rich savoury flavour to a lentil bolognese; a punchy spoonful of yeast extract will boost the flavour of the ragu further. Serve with pasta, or use in a vegetarian or vegan lasagne.

that is sure to fill you up. "Lentils are the perfect alternative to meat in a traditional Bolognese sauce," he said. The celebrity chef described his lentil Bolognese as wonderfully "hearty ...

Serve straightaway with a green salad and a grating of cheese. Use the extra lentil bolognese to make another meal. Try one of these: Serve with a jacket potato and a dollop of cream cheese ...