Hearty Beef Bolognese with Spaghetti

Hearty Beef Bolognese with Spaghetti

60 mins
medium
4 servings

A classic beef bolognese recipe, elevated with fresh herbs and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large Pot

Ingredients

  • 400.00 gGround Beef(Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.)
  • 1.00 Onion(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 Carrot(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 stalkCelery(Finely chopped)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 0.50 cupOlive Oil
  • 3.00 tbspTomato Paste
  • 1.00 tspSalt
  • 2.00 pinchBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 1.00 cupRed Wine
  • 1.00 canCrushed Tomatoes((28 oz))
  • 1.00 Bay Leaf
  • 1.00 tspOregano
  • 0.50 tspDried Thyme
  • 300.00 gSpaghetti
  • 1.00 handfulFresh Basil(For garnish)
  • 1.00 handfulFresh Parsley(For garnish)

Instructions

1

Sauté chopped onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until softened.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Gradually add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Pour in red wine and bring to a boil.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Stir in crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano, and thyme.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

9

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Serve the bolognese over cooked spaghetti, garnished with fresh basil and parsley.

Estimated time: 2 minutes