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Hearty Vegetarian Saucy Lentil Gnocchi Ragù
Hearty Vegetarian Saucy Lentil Gnocchi Ragù
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15m
Prep
25m
Cook
4
Servings
990
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Experience a comforting, meat-free twist on a classic Italian staple with this saucy lentil gnocchi ragù 84948. This one-pot wonder balances earthy pulses with aromatic vegetables to deliver a rich, protein-packed meal in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- ✓15 ml olive oil
- ✓1 tsp smoked paprika
- ✓1 tsp dried oregano
- ✓0.5 tsp red chili flakes
- ✓5 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- ✓1 whole yellow onion, finely diced
- ✓2 pieces celery stalks, finely diced
- ✓250 g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
- ✓2 pieces carrots, finely diced
- ✓30 ml tomato paste
- ✓45 ml dark soy sauce
- ✓400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- ✓1 piece vegetable stock cube
- ✓400 g canned green lentils, rinsed
- ✓1 tsp granulated sugar
- ✓800 g fresh potato gnocchi
- ✓1 handful fresh basil leaves
- ✓optional to taste hard Italian-style cheese
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Instructions
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Warm the olive oil in a large deep-sided pan over medium heat. Add the paprika, oregano, and chili flakes, sautéing for 60 seconds to release their aromatics.
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Tip:Toasting spices in oil at the start builds a deeper flavor base.
2
Incorporate the onions, celery, and garlic, cooking until translucent. Follow with the mushrooms and carrots, sautéing until the mushrooms have released their water and the vegetables are tender.
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Tip:If you are short on time, a quick pulse in the food processor for these vegetables speeds up the prep significantly.
3
Stir in the tomato paste and soy sauce, then pour in the canned tomatoes. Add 400 ml of boiling water mixed with the stock cube.
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Tip:Using dark soy sauce adds a hidden depth of umami that mimics slow-cooked meat.
4
Add the lentils and sugar, then simmer gently for 15 minutes. The sauce should become glossy and thick.
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Tip:Taste your sauce before adding the gnocchi to ensure the seasoning is balanced.
5
Toss the fresh gnocchi directly into the bubbling sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and have absorbed some of the sauce.
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Tip:Cooking the gnocchi in the sauce creates a better texture and saves washing up an extra pot.
6
Season to taste and serve immediately in warm bowls, garnished with torn fresh basil and grated cheese.
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Tip:Drizzle with a tiny bit of extra virgin olive oil for a professional finish.
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