Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese, a hearty Italian dish, is a staple comfort food loved by many around the globe. Originally from Bologna, this recipe combines a beautifully rich and thick meat sauce served over a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti. It's perfect for family dinners, easy to make, and incredibly satisfying.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients:
For the Bolognese Sauce:
- · 2 tbsp olive oil
- · 1 onion finely chopped
- · 2 carrots finely chopped
- · 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- · 2 garlic cloves minced
- · 1 lb around 500 grams ground beef
- · 1/2 lb around 250 grams ground pork
- · 1 cup dry red wine
- · 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- · 1/4 cup tomato paste
- · 1 tsp dried basil
- · 1 tsp dried oregano
- · Salt and pepper to taste
- · 1/4 cup whole milk
For the Spaghetti:
- · 1 lb around 500 grams spaghetti
- · Salt
- · 2 tbsp olive oil
To Serve:
- · Grated Parmesan cheese
- · Fresh basil leaves torn
Instructions
Method:
Step 1 - Preparing the Bolognese Sauce:
- · In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
- · Add the garlic, beef, and pork to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned.
- · Add the red wine to the pan. Cook until the wine has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- · Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- · Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for at least 2 hours. The longer the sauce cooks, the richer the flavors will be.
- · Stir in the milk and cook for another 10 minutes. This is your Bolognese sauce.
Step 2 - Cooking the Spaghetti:
- · While the sauce is simmering, prepare the spaghetti.
- · Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- · Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, following the package instructions.
- · Drain the spaghetti and toss it with the 2 tbsp of olive oil to prevent it from sticking together.
Step 3 - Serving:
- · To serve, divide the spaghetti among serving plates.
- · Top with a generous amount of Bolognese sauce, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, and a few torn basil leaves.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per 250-gram portion)
Number of portions: 4
Calories: 600 kcal
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fat: 22g (8g saturated)
Fiber: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Sugar: 7g Variation Options: Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese: Substitute the meat with a mix of vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and eggplant. You can also use meat substitutes like lentils or plant-based ground meat. Chicken or Turkey Bolognese: For a lighter option, substitute the beef and pork with ground chicken or turkey. Creamy Bolognese: Add a touch of cream at the end of the cooking process to make your Bolognese sauce richer and creamier. Spicy Bolognese: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you prefer a bit of a kick to your Bolognese. Seafood Bolognese: Use a mix of ground and whole seafood like shrimp, scallops, and clams for a coastal twist on the classic Bolognese.
Number of portions: 4
Calories: 600 kcal
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fat: 22g (8g saturated)
Fiber: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Sugar: 7g Variation Options: Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese: Substitute the meat with a mix of vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and eggplant. You can also use meat substitutes like lentils or plant-based ground meat. Chicken or Turkey Bolognese: For a lighter option, substitute the beef and pork with ground chicken or turkey. Creamy Bolognese: Add a touch of cream at the end of the cooking process to make your Bolognese sauce richer and creamier. Spicy Bolognese: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you prefer a bit of a kick to your Bolognese. Seafood Bolognese: Use a mix of ground and whole seafood like shrimp, scallops, and clams for a coastal twist on the classic Bolognese.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese, a hearty Italian dish, is a staple comfort food loved by many around the globe. Originally from Bologna, this recipe combines a beautifully rich and thick meat sauce served over a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti. It's perfect for family dinners, easy to make, and incredibly satisfying.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients:
For the Bolognese Sauce:
- · 2 tbsp olive oil
- · 1 onion finely chopped
- · 2 carrots finely chopped
- · 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- · 2 garlic cloves minced
- · 1 lb around 500 grams ground beef
- · 1/2 lb around 250 grams ground pork
- · 1 cup dry red wine
- · 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- · 1/4 cup tomato paste
- · 1 tsp dried basil
- · 1 tsp dried oregano
- · Salt and pepper to taste
- · 1/4 cup whole milk
For the Spaghetti:
- · 1 lb around 500 grams spaghetti
- · Salt
- · 2 tbsp olive oil
To Serve:
- · Grated Parmesan cheese
- · Fresh basil leaves torn
Instructions
Method:
Step 1 - Preparing the Bolognese Sauce:
- · In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
- · Add the garlic, beef, and pork to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned.
- · Add the red wine to the pan. Cook until the wine has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- · Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- · Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for at least 2 hours. The longer the sauce cooks, the richer the flavors will be.
- · Stir in the milk and cook for another 10 minutes. This is your Bolognese sauce.
Step 2 - Cooking the Spaghetti:
- · While the sauce is simmering, prepare the spaghetti.
- · Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- · Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, following the package instructions.
- · Drain the spaghetti and toss it with the 2 tbsp of olive oil to prevent it from sticking together.
Step 3 - Serving:
- · To serve, divide the spaghetti among serving plates.
- · Top with a generous amount of Bolognese sauce, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, and a few torn basil leaves.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per 250-gram portion)
Number of portions: 4
Calories: 600 kcal
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fat: 22g (8g saturated)
Fiber: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Sugar: 7g Variation Options: Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese: Substitute the meat with a mix of vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and eggplant. You can also use meat substitutes like lentils or plant-based ground meat. Chicken or Turkey Bolognese: For a lighter option, substitute the beef and pork with ground chicken or turkey. Creamy Bolognese: Add a touch of cream at the end of the cooking process to make your Bolognese sauce richer and creamier. Spicy Bolognese: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you prefer a bit of a kick to your Bolognese. Seafood Bolognese: Use a mix of ground and whole seafood like shrimp, scallops, and clams for a coastal twist on the classic Bolognese.
Number of portions: 4
Calories: 600 kcal
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fat: 22g (8g saturated)
Fiber: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Sugar: 7g Variation Options: Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese: Substitute the meat with a mix of vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and eggplant. You can also use meat substitutes like lentils or plant-based ground meat. Chicken or Turkey Bolognese: For a lighter option, substitute the beef and pork with ground chicken or turkey. Creamy Bolognese: Add a touch of cream at the end of the cooking process to make your Bolognese sauce richer and creamier. Spicy Bolognese: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you prefer a bit of a kick to your Bolognese. Seafood Bolognese: Use a mix of ground and whole seafood like shrimp, scallops, and clams for a coastal twist on the classic Bolognese.
