Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Author: Veena Azmanov

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 10

Total Time: 1 20

Calories: 28

Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings

Description

This easy spaghetti bolognese is a comforting, family-style pasta dinner made with a rich meat sauce cooked from scratch and perfectly cooked spaghetti. Simple ingredients, a gentle simmer, and a reliable method make this a recipe you’ll turn to again and again for weeknight dinners or relaxed weekend meals.

Ingredients

Bolognese sauce

1½ lb (680 g) Ground beef (20% fat)
4 - 6 oz (100 g) Ground pork or pancetta
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 large (1 cup) Onions finely chopped
2 med (½ cup) Celery stalks finely chopped
2 med (½ cup) Carrots finely chopped
3 large (1 tbsp) Garlic cloves thinly sliced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 15 oz (800 g) Canned crushed tomatoes crushed
2 med Bay leaves
4 tbsp (g) Tomato paste
2 tbsp Fresh thyme or 12 tsp dried
2 tbsp Fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dries
4 tbsp (20 g) Parmesan cheese freshly grated
½ cup (120 ml) Beef broth or water
¾ cup (180 ml) Wine red or white
½ tsp Kosher salt
½ tsp Black pepper powder
½ cup (120 ml) Whole milk Optional

Pasta

1 lb (500 g) Spaghetti pasta or similar

Instructions

Start the sauce - Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery with a small pinch of salt. Cook for 6–8 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 large Onions, 2 med Celery stalks, 2 med Carrots , 3 large Garlic cloves
Brown the meat - Add the ground beef and pork. Spread it out and let it cook briefly before breaking it up. Cook until no longer pink and lightly browned.
Stir in the Italian seasoning and bay leaves.
1½ lb Ground beef, 4 - 6 oz Ground pork , 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 2 med Bay leaves
Build the Sauce - Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, wine, and broth. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the thyme and basil.
Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
2 15 oz Canned crushed tomatoes, 4 tbsp Tomato paste, 2 tbsp Fresh thyme, 2 tbsp Fresh basil, 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese , ½ cup Beef broth, ¾ cup Wine, ½ tsp Kosher salt, ½ tsp Black pepper powder
Finish the sauce - Turn off the heat and stir in the milk, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaves.
½ cup Whole milk
Cook the Spaghetti - Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
1 lb Spaghetti pasta
Combine and Serve - Add the cooked spaghetti directly to the sauce and toss gently to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

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