Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Classic Italian pasta with meat sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside. Do not rinse.
Making the 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 another minute until fragrant.
- 7
Cook Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Wine
Stir in the crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Mix well.
- 9
Season the Sauce
Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 10
Simmer
Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- 11
Serve
Serve the Bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.