Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Classic spaghetti with meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Cook the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 3
Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- 4
Add the Tomatoes and Wine
Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, salt, black pepper, and basil. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Cook the Spaghetti
While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 7
Serve
Serve the spaghetti topped with the Bolognese sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
