Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Classic Italian pasta with a rich meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Making the Bolognese Sauce
- 3
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
- 5
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- 6
Brown Ground Beef
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Wine
Once the beef is browned, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Stir to combine.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Season the mixture with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Final Seasoning
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.
Serving
- 10
Serve and Garnish
Serve the cooked spaghetti topped with the Bolognese sauce. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
