The Best Recipe: Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Dwy hesti

May 04, 2023

Ingredient

For this classic spaghetti bolognese recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup red wine
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Follow these steps to make the perfect classic spaghetti bolognese:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, red wine, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until everything is combined.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
When the sauce is done simmering, remove the bay leaf and discard it.
Serve the spaghetti with the bolognese sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

This recipe serves 6 people and each serving contains:

Calories: 510
Protein: 28g
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 67g
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 689mg
Fiber: 6g

This classic spaghetti bolognese recipe is a filling and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. The combination of ground beef, vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices makes for a delicious and hearty sauce that pairs perfectly with spaghetti. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy!