Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLittle Italy RestaurantSpaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Spaghetti with a rich meat sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Bolognese Sauce

To Serve

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4-5 liters of salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Spaghetti

    Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.

Making the Bolognese Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.

  2. 5

    Brown the Meat

    Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 7

    Simmer the Sauce

    Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 20-30 minutes to develop flavors, stirring occasionally.

  5. 8

    Add Fresh Basil

    Stir in the fresh basil just before removing the sauce from heat.

Combining and Serving

  1. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained spaghetti to the bolognese sauce, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve the spaghetti bolognese hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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