Jul 14 2026
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Pasta Bolognese Recipe

Inspired by Tonino
Time1h
Serves4

Make Pasta Bolognese Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Bolognese Sauce

Garnish

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook Spaghetti

    Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.

Making Bolognese Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion, 1 diced medium carrot, and 1 diced stalk of celery. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic

    Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Brown the Meat

    Add 500 grams of ground beef to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Tomatoes and Wine

    Stir in 400 grams of canned tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 150 ml of red wine. Mix well.

  5. 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.

  6. 9

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving

  1. 10

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained spaghetti to the bolognese sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

  2. 11

    Garnish

    Serve the pasta bolognese in bowls, garnished with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves.

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