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Vegetarian Bolognese with Gluten Free Spaghetti

Name: Vegetarian Bolognese with Gluten Free Spaghetti
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian,Mediterranean
Ingredients: 320 g Spaghetti; 2 onions; 2 small parsley roots; 3 small carrots; 750 g tinned tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves; 4-5 tbsp tomato concentrate; 100 ml red wine; 800-1000 ml vegetable broth; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 60 g peas, frozen; 200 g lentils; 40 g dark chocolate; to taste spices (nutmeg, salt, pepper, sweet peppers, cumin); to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; a little bit of sour cream; a little bit of basil

4 people

120 min

This vegetarian lentil ragout is a huge hit at dinner parties, especially when paired with gluten free spaghetti!

A meat and wheat free take on the classic Italian ragout dish with all the flavour of the original. Better yet, this vegetarian bolognese recipe is packed with protein-rich lentils and nutritious vegetables. What’s more, its rich, earthy flavours – courtesy of the lentils, red wine and bitter chocolate – are sure to get even the most fervent of meat-lovers on side. Twin with gluten free spaghetti for a truly winning combination.

Cook

Preparation

in 30 minutes

Cooking

in 90 minutes

Finely chop the garlic and onion
Chop the carrots and parsley roots into small pieces.
Sauté the onions and garlic in the oil, stirring every so often.
Add the vegetables to the mix and brown them, stirring constantly.
Add the maple syrup and tomato paste to the mix and let simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the lentils and brown them for a few moments.
Dilute with red wine and 500ml of vegetable stock.
Add the bitter chocolate to the mixture.
Coarsely chop the remaining fresh aromatic herbs (leave the bay leaf whole), then add them to the lentil sauce.
Cover and simmer over a low heat until the lentils are cooked.
Depending on the thickness you’d prefer, the lentils need about 45-60 minutes of cooking.
Gradually add the rest of the broth, continuing to stir occasionally. The amount of broth required depends on the preferred thickness of the sauce.
Add your favorite spices, taste and adjust according to taste.
Serve with gluten free Spaghetti noodles.

Ingredients

320

Spaghetti

onions

small

parsley roots

small

carrots

750

tinned tomatoes

(finely chopped)

garlic cloves