Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Spaghetti served with a rich meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making Meat Sauce
- 2
Prepare the sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 3
- 4
Cook the meat
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- 5
Add tomatoes and seasoning
Stir in the crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer the sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce thickens too much, you can add a little water.
- 7
Finish with basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Serving
- 8
Combine and serve
Serve the spaghetti topped with the rich meat sauce. Enjoy!
