Pasta Bolognese Recipe
Pasta with a rich meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to enhance the flavor of the pasta.
- 3
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400g of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a little pasta water if desired.
Making Bolognese Sauce
- 5
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Sauté Vegetables
Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 7
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 8
Brown the Meat
Add 500g of ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- 9
Add Tomatoes and Wine
Pour in 400g of crushed canned tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 100ml of red wine. Stir well to combine.
- 10
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir and let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 11
Combine with Pasta
Once the sauce is thickened and flavorful, add the drained spaghetti to the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- 12
Serve
Serve the pasta bolognese hot, topped with 50g of grated parmesan cheese.