A hearty serving of spaghetti topped with a rich and meaty Bolognese makes for a satisfying and comforting meal. Spaghetti Bolognese is a classic Italian dish that is a favorite for many people. It’s a one-pot meal that’s easy to make, it’s inexpensive, and it’s packed with flavor.

Spaghetti Bolognese

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Course Mamma Mia Recipes
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 finely chopped carrot
  • 1 stalk finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 red capsicum chopped finely
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (substitute with water or beef broth/stock)
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 2 tsp beef stock powder), crumbled or granulated
  • 800 g can crushed tomato (or tomato passata)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp white sugar (if needed)
  • 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (1 tsp dried thyme or oregano)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 400 g fresh spaghetti noodles
  • parmesan cheese to garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make your spaghetti noodles as per pasta-making instructions, dust with flour, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, add finely chopped carrot, celery and capsicum and saute on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Turn the heat up to add the beef, breaking it up as you go until browned.
  • Add red wine if using or substitutes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pot, until the alcohol smell is gone.
  • Add remaining ingredients except for salt and pepper. Stir, bringing to a simmer then turn down to medium-low so bubbles gently. Cook for 20-30 minutes with no lid, adding water if the sauce gets too thick for your taste. Stir occasionally.
  • When the sauce is almost ready, bring to the boil a large pot of water with a little oil and salt and cook your fresh pasta for 3-6 minutes until cooked.
  • Season your pasta sauce as required with salt and pepper, add your spaghetti, tossing to combine. Top with parmesan cheese and serve.
  • Slow cook option: Take your pasta sauce to the next level. From step 5, add 3/4 cup of water and cover with a lid and simmer on very low for 2-2.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so. Uncover, and simmer for 20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
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