Bolognese with Eggplant - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 large carrot (diced)
• 1 large eggplant (diced)
• 1 ½ pounds ground meat (pork, beef or chicken)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 can (14 oz/400 g) whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 cups tomato purée
• 12 ounces pasta (of your choice)