Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Name: Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp olive oil'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 carrot, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 chestnut mushrooms, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '450g minced beef'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml red wine'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp dried oregano'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '½ tsp dried thyme'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 beef stock cube, crumbled'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '800g canned chopped tomatoes'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '½ tbsp light brown sugar'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': '300g dried spaghetti'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Chopped spring onions'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Grated Parmesan'}

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Classic Spaghetti Bolognese! This quick and easy recipe combines savory ground meat, fresh herbs, and garlic for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.

566 kcal /serving 25 mins Serves 4 Easy Italian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp olive oil'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 carrot, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 chestnut mushrooms, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '450g minced beef'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml red wine'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp dried oregano'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '½ tsp dried thyme'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 beef stock cube, crumbled'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '800g canned chopped tomatoes'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '½ tbsp light brown sugar'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': '300g dried spaghetti'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Chopped spring onions'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Grated Parmesan'}

Preparation

Peel and finely dice the onion and carrot.
Mince the garlic and dice the mushrooms.

Cooking

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sauté the onion for 5 mins until softened.
Add garlic, cooking for 1 min, then add carrot and mushrooms, cooking for another 2-3 mins.
Stir in minced beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned, about 5-6 mins.
Pour in red wine, bring to a boil, and reduce by three-quarters.
Mix in tomato purée, oregano, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock cube, chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 mins until thickened.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water for 10-12 mins until al dente.

Plating & Serving

Drain the spaghetti and divide among bowls.
Top with bolognese sauce and garnish with chopped spring onions and grated Parmesan before serving.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace red wine with 120ml beef stock and an extra splash of Worcestershire sauce. The bolognese sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Suggested Sides

garlic bread green salad

Nutrition per Serving

566 Calories

38.0g Protein 32% DV

76.2g Carbs 26% DV

10.7g Fat 14% DV

9.1g Fiber 24% DV

13.0g Sugars

929mg Sodium 62% DV

71mg Cholesterol 20% DV

Health Labels	Egg Free Peanut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free
Allergen Info	Gluten Wheat