How To Make Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
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Heat a large pot over medium heat and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon.
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Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine (if using), dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Serve the Bolognese sauce over cooked spaghetti. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 580kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 540mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 64g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 9g
- Protein : 38g
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