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Authentic Spaghetti Bolognese
Transport your tastebuds to Italy with this authentic spaghetti Bolognese recipe. This dish, originally from Bologna, is a gastronomic delight featuring perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles lavishly coated in a rich, fragrant Bolognese sauce. This sauce, brimming with savory ground beef and a medley of aromatic vegetables, is simmered to perfection in a robust tomato base, infused with a splash of red wine and a blend of Italian herbs. It's finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for a truly Italian experience.
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
- Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste until well combined with the meat and vegetables, and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and red wine. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- 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.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve the cooked spaghetti noodles generously topped with the Bolognese sauce.
- Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or a meat substitute.
- The sauce can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. It's perfect for meal prep!
Dietary Information
Servings: 4-6 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Calories: 600 Fat: 25g Carbs: 65g Protein: 28g Sodium: 800mg Sugar: 8g
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