Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Classic spaghetti with a rich meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a little pasta water if needed.
Making Meat Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- 7
Deglaze with Wine
Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
- 9
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Combining and Serving
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked spaghetti to the meat sauce and toss well to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 11
Serve
Serve hot in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
