Delicious Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe - Quick & Easy1

Ingredients:

For the Bolognese sauce:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 carrot, finely diced

• 1 celery stalk, finely diced

• 500g (1 lb) ground beef (or half beef, half pork)

• 400g (14 oz) canned diced tomatoes

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• ½ cup beef broth (or red wine for extra depth)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1 bay leaf

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

• ½ cup whole milk (optional, for richness)

Spaghetti Bologonese

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For Beginner

Ingredients:

For the pasta:

• 400g (14 oz) spaghetti

• Salt (for boiling water)

• Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

• Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Sauté the veggies: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).

2. Brown the meat: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Simmer the sauce: Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth (or wine), oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30-45 minutes (the longer, the better). Stir occasionally.

4. Add milk (optional): Stir in milk and let simmer for another 10 minutes to make the sauce creamy and rich.

5. Cook the pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

6. Combine & Serve: Toss the spaghetti with the sauce or serve the sauce on top. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil/parsley.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Spaghetti Bolognese! 🍽️😋