Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Classic Italian pasta dish with a rich meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
Making Bolognese Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 7
Brown the Meat
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. If using, add the red wine at this stage.
- 9
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Serving
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti directly into the Bolognese sauce and toss well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes on low heat.
- 11
Serve
Serve the spaghetti Bolognese hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese on top.