Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Carolla'sSpaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time1h
Serves4

Classic Italian pasta dish with a rich meat sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.

Cooking the Sauce

  1. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.

  2. 3

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 4

    Brown the Meat

    Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it's browned all over.

  4. 5

    Add Tomato Ingredients

    Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, and beef broth. Mix well.

  5. 6

    Season the Sauce

    Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

  6. 7

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 8

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

  2. 9

    Cook Spaghetti

    Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Finishing Touches

  1. 10

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss until the pasta is well coated.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve the spaghetti Bolognese hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

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