Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
This Classic Spaghetti Bolognese is a favorite Italian classic, with a rich and savory sauce made with hamburger, scented vegetables, and a smooth creamy-once it is put together with an al dente pasta, with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, it is the classic dish that is perfect for quick dinner nights or congratulations events.
Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
Description
This traditional Pasta Bolognese dish is a beloved Italian staple, boasting a robust and mouthwatering sauce crafted with hamburger, fragrant vegetables, and a refined touch of creaminess. Combined with al dente pastas and finished wiht a spray of Parmesan cheese, it's a quintessential dish suitable for casual weeknight meals or congratulatory gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
1) Prepare the Sauce Base:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until soft and fragrant (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Spagheti Bolognese 
Spagheti Bolognese
2) Cook the Meat:
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
3) Deglaze and Build Flavor:
- If using, pour in red wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced slightly.
- Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, oregano, basil, and bay leaf.
Spagheti Bolognese - Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4) Simmer the Sauce:
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
6) Cook the Pasta:
- Boil spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
7) Combine and Serve:
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Serving Size 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 856.99kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31.71g49%
- Saturated Fat 11.45g58%
- Trans Fat 1.47g
- Cholesterol 96.65mg33%
- Sodium 1156.53mg49%
- Potassium 1053.35mg31%
- Total Carbohydrate 90.55g31%
- Dietary Fiber 5.71g23%
- Sugars 10.64g
- Protein 39.29g79%
- Vitamin A 297.31 IU
- Vitamin C 6.54 mg
- Calcium 166.28 mg
- Iron 4.97 mg
- Vitamin D 0.91 IU
- Vitamin E 1.22 IU
- Vitamin K 22.26 mcg
- Thiamin 0.24 mg
- Riboflavin 0.47 mg
- Niacin 8.7 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.78 mg
- Folate 54.62 mcg
- Vitamin B12 2.94 mcg
- Phosphorus 502.28 mg
- Magnesium 105.81 mg
- Zinc 7.27 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Can I make it gluten cost-free?
Yes-- guarantee you make use of a gluten-free supply cube, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and of course gluten-free pastas and you're all set.
Can I omit the red wine?
The red wine adds a little added splendor to the recipe. You can leave it out if you choose, or you could replace with 1/2 mug (120ml) beef suppy and an additional dash of Worcestershire sauce.
Can I include extra veg?
Yes, bolognese is a wonderful method to get added veg right into your meal, and it can additionally mass it out extra if you want to lower the quantity of meat in it. I prefer to keep the veg rather carefully cut-- as great big swellings of vegetable just don't collaborate with a ragu such as this.
Attempt including finely chopped celery, peppers (bell peppers), courgette (zucchini) or aubergine (eggplant).
Ideal beef mince
Opt for a top quality beef dice that's higher in fat. Remember fat equates to flavour! I make use of Angus steak dice with 12% -15% fat. You can escape the truly lean dice (5% fat or lower), but it will not be as abundant and juicy.
Nutritional Info is per offering consisting of spaghetti, however not consisting of parmesan (I have actually no idea just how much you're mosting likely to include:-D).
