Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Spaghetti Bolognese, a beloved Italian-American dish that warms the soul. This hearty recipe features a rich meat sauce simmered to perfection with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and succulent tomatoes. Served over perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti and topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, it’s an irresistible meal ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its deep flavors and satisfying texture, this classic dish promises to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned (8-10 minutes) and drain excess fat.
- Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, red wine, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 30 minutes to 2 hours for richer flavor.
- Approximately 15 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti according to package instructions in boiling salted water until al dente; drain well.
- Serve spaghetti topped with Bolognese sauce and garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg