Description
Spaghetti Bolognese is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings. This classic Italian dish features a sumptuous, slow-cooked meat sauce crafted with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and ripe tomatoes, all served over al dente spaghetti. Its rich flavors and satisfying textures ensure that each bite is a delight. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart; cook until browned (8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, red wine, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring sauce to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for at least 30 minutes for richer flavors.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente; drain well.
- Serve hot spaghetti topped with Bolognese sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg