Description
Spaghetti Bolognese is a comforting Italian classic that brings the family together around the dinner table. This rich, meaty sauce, simmered to perfection and served over al dente spaghetti, creates an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The delightful combination of flavors will make your taste buds sing and leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz dry spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh basil (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and canned tomatoes; let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow to thicken slightly.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Reduce heat and let simmer gently for at least 30 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg