Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Spaghetti served with a rich meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Sauce
Method
Cooking Spaghetti
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400g of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Making Bolognese Sauce
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion, 1 diced medium carrot, and 1 diced medium celery stalk. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- 6
- 7
Brown the Meat
Add 500g of ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in 400g of canned tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 9
Add Wine
Pour in 100ml of red wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Finish the Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.
Serving
- 11
Combine and Serve
Serve the spaghetti topped with the Bolognese sauce. Grate 50g of Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.