Spaghetti Bolognese

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Recipe

Ingredients

200 grams	spaghetti
200 grams	ground beef
1 tablespoon	olive oil
1	small onion, finely chopped
1	carrot, finely chopped
1 stick	celery, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
400 grams	canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons	tomato paste
1 teaspoon	dried oregano
1 teaspoon	dried basil
0.5 cup	red wine
—	salt to taste
—	black pepper to taste
—	grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3 Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4 Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
5. 5 Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and red wine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. 6 Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
7. 7 Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.