Method
Step 1
Preparation: Prepare all ingredients as indicated above.
Step 2
Lentils: Use a fork or potato masher to mash the lentils slightly.
Step 3
Pork & lentils: Place a pan on medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the lentils with the pork mince, season with salt and pepper and break it up in the pan with a spoon. Sauté for 3 minutes until the mince is lightly golden. Add the rosemary, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano and tomato paste. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes, then add the tomatoes and water (1 cup for 4; ½ cup for 2). Season and let it simmer (gently boil) for 10 minutes. Chop the basil leaves roughly and stir in at the end.
Step 4
Linguine: Boil the kettle. Place a pot on medium-high heat and add the boiling water. When the water is at a rolling boil, add the linguine and cook for 6 minutes. You want it al dente, which is slightly chewy and translucent. Drain and drizzle with a little olive oil to keep it from sticking together.
Step 5
Serve by mixing the linguine through the pork and lentils.