Description

This Classic Spaghetti Bolognese is a beloved dish, rich in flavor and made with simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick family dinner or cozy night in, it features tender minced beef, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs that create a comforting meal everyone will enjoy.

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 about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute.
Add the diced carrot and mushrooms, cooking them for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
Incorporate the minced beef, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned, breaking up any large chunks with a spatula.
Pour in the red wine, bringing the mixture to a boil. Let it bubble for 2-3 minutes until reduced significantly.
Stir in the tomato puree, oregano, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, crumbled beef stock cube, tinned tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
While the sauce simmers, boil a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente.
Drain the spaghetti and divide it among four bowls.
Top the spaghetti with the bolognese sauce, and garnish with chopped spring onions and grated parmesan before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, allow the bolognese sauce to simmer longer than 20 minutes.
Feel free to substitute the minced beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a healthier option.
Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving, especially with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg