Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
A hearty and flavorful spaghetti bolognese sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce)
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor, you can simmer it for up to 1.5 hours.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain the spaghetti.
- Serve the bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors deepen overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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