Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

A rich, slow-cooked meat ragù of beef and pork mince with tomato and red wine, served over spaghetti with parmesan.

Cuisines

Italian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Build a full meal around Spaghetti Bolognese

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Often paired with

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

spaghetti 200 grams Spaghetti
Beef 200 grams Beef , ground
olive oil 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Onion 1 Onion , finely chopped
Carrot 1 Carrot , finely chopped
Celery 1 stick Celery , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Tomato 400 grams Tomato , canned
tomato paste 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
Oregano 1 teaspoon Oregano , dried
Basil 1 teaspoon Basil , dried
red wine 0.5 cup Red wine
salt Salt , to taste
Black Pepper Black Pepper , to taste
Parmesan Cheese Parmesan Cheese , grated, 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.

Tips

For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer to allow the flavors to meld together.