Description
Spaghetti Bolognese is a beloved Italian classic that brings comfort to the dinner table. This dish features al dente spaghetti tossed in a rich, savory meat sauce made with ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, this recipe is simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, making it a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; saut? until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Increase heat slightly; add ground beef and brown until fully cooked (about 7 minutes).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and red wine; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in another pot; cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve spaghetti topped with the bolognese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg