Form approx. 16 dumplings (approx. 3 cm Ø) from the dumpling dough with wet hands and cook in boiling salt water for 18-20 minutes
Meanwhile, for the Bolognese, peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced meat and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crumbly. Stir in tomato paste and sauté briefly. Add tomatoes and 50 ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Season to taste with salt, sugar and pepper. Wash basil, shake dry. Pluck off leaves and chop finely, except for something to garnish. Stir the chopped basil into the bolognese sauce. Arrange dumplings and sauce on plates. Garnish with basil leaves