Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese is the epitome of Italian comfort food, combining tender spaghetti with a rich, hearty meat sauce. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. With its aromatic blend of spices and fresh ingredients, each bite transports you to Italy, creating lasting memories around the dinner table. Ready to savor this classic recipe? Let’s get cooking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 500g lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 400g canned tomatoes (whole or crushed)
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 stick celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic until fragrant, then add ground beef. Cook until browned.
- Pour in canned tomatoes and crush them gently with a spoon. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- Drain spaghetti and combine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve hot topped with freshly grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg