Description
A flavorful and hearty recipe for classic spaghetti bolognese that will become a family favorite. This dish features rich tomato sauce infused with herbs and spices, served over al dente spaghetti and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
For the Bolognese:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 1 lb spaghetti
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Aromatics: Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- Serve: Spoon the bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with basil leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
