Put this yummie spaghetti on the table tonight
Hmmmm... Yuki always thinks spaghetti is a good idea. You can experiment endlessly with spaghetti. Since Yuki does not eat meat himself, this spaghetti recipe is vegetarian. After all, he and his friends are creatures and animals! But if you really like eating meat yourself, of course you can add it. With this yummie recipe, you can put delicious spaghetti on the table yourself in no time. Good luck, chef!
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400 grams of spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 can (400 grams) of diced tomatoes
200 grams canned lentils, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
For the meat version:
Replace the lentils with 300g (lean) minced beef
Recipe
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add a pinch of salt. Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, grated carrot and chopped celery. Fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
For the vegetarian version: add the drained lentils to the pan and stir well. For the meat version: Add the minced beef to the pan and fry until the mince is browned. Pour off excess fat.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato puree, dried oregano and dried basil to the pan. Stir well and let the sauce simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Divide the cooked spaghetti among plates and spoon the bolognese sauce on top. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.