Description

Treat your taste buds with this Classic Spaghetti Bolognese, featuring savory minced beef, rich tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick family dinner or comforting meal any night of the week.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion peeled and finely diced
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 carrot peeled and finely diced
3 chestnut mushrooms finely diced
450 g (1 lb) minced beef (ground beef)
120 ml (1/2 cup) red wine
3 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 beef stock cube crumbled
2 x 400 g (2 x 14 oz) tins finely chopped tomatoes
½ tbsp light brown sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
300 g (10.5 oz) dried spaghetti or fresh pasta
small bunch spring onions (scallions) chopped
grated parmesan

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring often.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Stir in the diced carrot and mushrooms, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the minced beef, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned, breaking up any large chunks with a spatula.
Pour in the red wine and bring to a boil, letting it bubble for 2-3 minutes until reduced by three-quarters.
Add the tomato puree, oregano, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, crumbled beef stock cube, chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Meanwhile, boil a large pan of salted water. Add the spaghetti and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
Drain the spaghetti and serve in bowls, topped with the Bolognese sauce.
Sprinkle with chopped spring onions and grated parmesan before serving.

Notes

Feel free to use 400 g of minced beef if that’s what you can find.
For a vegetarian option, substitute minced beef with lentils or a meat alternative.
The Bolognese sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 80g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg