A well-made spaghetti bolognese is one of the best dishes you can imagine. Crafted with a rich and savory tomato-based sauce and slow-cooked minced meat, this classic Italian dish is a comforting and hearty meal that the whole family will adore. Bring the flavors of Italy to your table by trying this homemade spaghetti bolognese recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of minced beef
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup of red wine
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound of spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan for topping
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add your chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add minced beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, beef or vegetable broth, tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally to enhance the flavors.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain. Serve your sauce hot over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil or parsley.
