Description

This Classic Spaghetti Bolognese is a delicious blend of minced beef, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, making it an easy, comforting meal that everyone enjoys. Perfect for family dinners, this dish is rich in flavor and straightforward to prepare.

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 oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring often.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in the diced carrot and mushrooms, cooking for 2-3 more minutes.
Add the minced beef, cooking until browned for 5-6 minutes. Stir continuously to break up large chunks of meat.
Pour in the red wine and bring to a boil, allowing it to bubble for 2-3 minutes until reduced by three-quarters.
Mix in the tomato puree, oregano, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, crumbled beef stock cube, chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
While the sauce simmers, boil salted water in a large pan and cook the spaghetti for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
Drain the spaghetti and serve it in bowls, spooning the Bolognese sauce on top.
Garnish with chopped spring onions and grated parmesan before serving.

Notes

Feel free to substitute 400g of minced beef if you can’t find larger packs.
This dish can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day after flavors meld. You can also freeze leftovers for a quick meal later.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 540
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 62 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg