Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe: Hearty and Flavorful
Hearty Spaghetti Bolognese with rich meat sauce.
Ingredients
- Bolognese Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or 1/2 lb beef + 1/2 lb pork
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- ¼ cup dry red wine or broth
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 bay leaf
- Spaghetti:
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- Optional: Parsley Parmesan
- Suggested Pairings: Garlic bread red wine
Instructions
- Heat oil, brown meat for 5-7 minutes; drain fat if desired.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for 5-6 minutes.
- Add wine, cook for 2-3 minutes; add tomato paste, tomatoes, milk, seasonings, and bay leaf. Simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Boil salted water, cook spaghetti for 8-10 minutes until al dente; drain.
- Toss pasta with sauce; serve in a white ceramic bowl with parsley, Parmesan, garlic bread, and wine.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Store sauce in the fridge for 3-4 days; freeze for 3 months.
- Try a vegetarian variation.
- Pair with a green salad.