Description
Spaghetti Bolognese is a comforting classic that combines rich flavors of tomatoes, ground beef, and fresh herbs into a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or lentils)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole or crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 medium carrot, finely grated
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Instructions
For the Sauce:
- 1. Sauté Your Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Toss in the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about five minutes.
- 2. Brown the Meat: Add the ground beef (or your protein choice) and cook until browned. Break it up into crumbles as it cooks to ensure even cooking.
- 3. Build Flavor: Stir in the canned tomatoes and tomato paste along with oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer gently.
- 4. Simmer Away: Reduce the heat and let your sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes to meld all those delicious flavors together.
For the Pasta:
- 5. Cook Your Pasta: Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- 6. Serve It Up: Drain your pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the bolognese sauce. Mix well so every strand is coated in sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg