Description
Hearty spaghetti bolognese brings rustic Italian comfort to dinner tables worldwide. Rich meaty sauce nestled over perfectly cooked pasta promises a delicious journey through classic culinary traditions you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) spaghetti
Meat and Base Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces (794 grams) crushed tomatoes
Herbs, Seasonings, and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 handful chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Pecorino or Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing finely chopped onions until translucent and soft, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles and browning for approximately 7-9 minutes until no pink remains.
- Incorporate tomato paste and dried oregano, stirring thoroughly to blend flavors and coat the meat evenly.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper; reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until perfectly al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Drain pasta thoroughly, reserving a small amount of cooking water in case sauce needs thinning.
- Fold fresh chopped parsley into the rich meat sauce, enhancing its aromatic profile.
- Plate the hot spaghetti, generously ladle the bolognese sauce over the pasta, and optionally sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Drain excess fat from beef to reduce greasiness and improve sauce texture.
- Choose lean ground beef for a healthier version of the classic dish.
- Fresh herbs like basil can replace parsley for a more aromatic sauce.
- Make the recipe vegetarian by substituting beef with lentils or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 28 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg