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Ingredients
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Meat Sauce
Spaghetti
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Meat Sauce
- 1
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Spaghetti
- 5
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add salt to the water.
- 6
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 7
Drain the Spaghetti
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Serving
- 8
Combine and Serve
Serve the spaghetti topped with the Bolognese sauce. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil or parsley.
