Description
Spaghetti Bolognese is a timeless classic that combines rich, savory flavors with comforting pasta. This heartwarming dish features a robust meat sauce enriched with garlic, herbs, and a hint of red wine. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, each twirl of spaghetti promises satisfaction and warmth. Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz spaghetti
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and carrots; cook until softened.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef, browning completely.
- Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer briefly.
- Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain (reserve some pasta water).
- Combine spaghetti with sauce or serve separately; top with parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg