Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Classic spaghetti with a rich meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions (usually around 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- 3
Drain
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside. Do not rinse.
Making Bolognese Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 7
Brown the Meat
Add 500g of ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Wine
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Mix well to combine.
- 9
Season the Sauce
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 10
Simmer
Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- 11
Combine
Once the sauce has thickened and developed flavor, serve it over the cooked spaghetti.
- 12
Garnish
Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.