Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Ingredients

   Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery stalk, and garlic cloves. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the Vegetables

   In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

3. 3

   Brown the Meat

   Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the pan. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Tomatoes and Wine

   Once the meat is browned, stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Mix well to combine.

5. 5

   Season the Sauce

   Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Cook Spaghetti

   While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti.

7. 7

   Combine and Serve

   Once the sauce has thickened, stir in chopped fresh basil. Serve the Bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.