Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
A traditional Italian dish made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and pasta. The rich flavors of this bolognese sauce are sure to satisfy any pasta lover.
Ingredients
- ●500g ground beef80% lean
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 medium carrotchopped
- ●2 stalks celerychopped
- ●400g canned crushed tomatoespreferably San Marzano
- ●120ml red wineoptional
- ●30g tomato pasteoptional
- ●60ml olive oilfor cooking
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●20g fresh basilchopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti in boiling, salted water until al dente.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped carrot, and chopped celery to the saucepan.
- 4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned.
- 5
Add the ground beef to the saucepan, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 6
Once the beef is browned, add the canned crushed tomatoes, red wine (if using), and tomato paste (if using).
- 7
Stir to combine, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve the bolognese sauce over cooked spaghetti, topped with chopped fresh basil.