Meatless Bolognese
Description
Below I will give a step-by-step description,
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Soak the lentils in hot water for 30 minutes. Then drain the water and rinse the lentils. This will make them cook faster.
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Step 3
Chop the onion, celery, and garlic into small cubes, and grate the carrot. Sauté the vegetables over medium heat until golden brown.
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Step 4
Add the tomato paste and lentils, mix well. Sauté everything together for another 3-4 minutes.
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Step 5
Add the tomatoes in their own juice and a little water (if necessary), so that it covers the lentils. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
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Step 6
Then cook uncovered until all excess liquid has completely evaporated. At the end, you can slightly mash the lentils with a masher to make the mixture more homogeneous.
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Step 7
Serve meatless Bolognese with your favorite pasta.