Epic Veggie Bolognese

Let?s make some epic veggie bolognese together I am so excited because I absolutely love bolognese and normally use veal mince to make mine so using lentils and a truck load of veggies is such a good idea. This is one of the easiest dinners and one of my favourite Thermomix recipes. You can also add any other vegetables that you like if you fancy something a little different. If you are serving this to fussy kids or toddlers you can also chop the veggies even finer so that they are a little more hidden or puree them altogether.
I use my Thermi Servebowl to keep the veggie bolognese hot while preparing the pasta and a little side salad. The large size is perfect for this recipe and is such a wonderful kitchen helper. You can also serve the bolognese in the Thermi Servebowl and store it securely with the airtight silicone lid in the fridge. Perfect for taking out to friends or on a picnic the next day.
2 celery stalks (in small chunks)
2 carrots (in small chunks)
100 g courgette (in small chunks)
20 g dried porcini mushrooms
30 g Olive oil
1 onion (peeled and halved)
4 garlic cloves (peeled)
1 star anise
200 g red wine
2 sprigs rosemary (leaves picked)
2 sprigs thyme (leaves picked)
2 tsp vegetable stock paste
2x 400g tins plum tomatoes
1 tin green lentils, drained (or Puy lentils)
2 tsp caster sugar (or coconut sugar)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 t...