Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Classic spaghetti with ground beef sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, fill with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add 400 grams of spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes for al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Preparing Bolognese Sauce
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped medium onion, 1 chopped carrot, and 1 chopped stalk of celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Brown the Beef
Add 500 grams of ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Stir in 400 grams of canned tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Mix well.
- 8
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 to combine.
- 9
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combining and Serving
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the Bolognese sauce. Toss to combine, adding some reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- 11
Serve
Divide the spaghetti Bolognese into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.