Spelt with spicy tomato sauce

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 400 g spelt
• 800 ml water
• 1 tbsp salt for the water
• 800 g tomatoes, chopped
• 100 ml water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 onions
• 1 clove(s) garlic
• 2 pinch(s) salt for the sauce
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 pinch(s) of pepper
• ½ tsp chili powder, medium hot
• some parsley
• e.g. sour cream
• e.g. Parmesan

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

Bring 800-900 ml of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the spelt to the boiling salted water, cover, and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until the spelt is firm to the bite. Add a little more water if it is not yet cooked through. In the meantime, peel and dice the onions. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and the onions to a medium-sized saucepan and brown. Add the tomato paste and fry. Deglaze with water. Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, garlic, and chili, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Pile the spelt into a small mountain on a plate and make a deep well in the center. Pour the sauce into this well. To garnish, sprinkle the parsley over the plate, then scatter the Parmesan cheese and 2-3 tablespoons of sour cream on top.