Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Traditional Italian meat sauce with spaghetti
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook the Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside. You can drizzle a little olive oil to prevent sticking if desired.
Making the Bolognese Sauce
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Brown the Meat
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for at least 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- 9
Combine and Serve
Serve the Bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
