Spaghetti Bolognese
A classic Italian dish combining al dente spaghetti with a rich and hearty Bolognese sauce.
Ingredients
For the Bolognese Sauce
- 1 pound 1 pound (about 450g) ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
- 1 medium 1 onion, finely chopped Finely chopped
- 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced Minced
- 1 large 1 carrot, finely chopped Finely chopped
- 1 stalk 1 celery stalk, finely chopped Finely chopped
- 14 oz 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup red wine (optional) Optional ingredient
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
For the Pasta
- 16 oz 16 oz (about 450g) spaghetti
- Salt for boiling water To taste
For Serving
- Grated Parmesan cheese For topping
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional) Optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until they become soft and fragrant, typically for about 5 minutes.
Cooking the Bolognese Sauce
- Add the ground beef or beef-pork mix to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
- Cook the meat until it's browned and cooked through, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- If using red wine, add it to the sauce.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Cooking the Pasta
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until it's al dente.
- Drain the pasta.
Serving
- Plate the cooked spaghetti.
- Spoon the Bolognese sauce over the pasta.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
- Serve your Spaghetti Bolognese hot and savor the classic Italian flavors.
Notes
This Spaghetti Bolognese recipe is a true Italian delight, perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying a comforting meal alone.