Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- 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 the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 5
- 6
Cook Ground Beef
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce thickens too much, add some reserved pasta water.
- 9
Finish with Basil
Once the sauce has thickened and is flavorful, stir in chopped fresh basil.
Combining and Serving
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the Bolognese sauce. Toss to combine, ensuring the spaghetti is well coated with the sauce.
- 11
Serve
Plate the spaghetti Bolognese, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil if desired.