Authentic Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

Spaghetti noodles

500g

Ground beef

500g

Onion

1, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Carrot

1, finely chopped

Celery

1 stalk, finely chopped

Tomato paste

2 tablespoons

Canned crushed tomatoes

400g

Red wine

1/2 cup

Dried oregano

1 teaspoon

Dried basil

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Parmesan cheese

to garnish

Fresh basil leaves

to garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined with the meat and vegetables, and cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and red wine. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.
7. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
8. Serve the cooked spaghetti noodles generously topped with the Bolognese sauce.
9. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!