Authentic Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
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4.6
279 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
683 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Authentic Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
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Spaghetti Bolognese is an Italian classic loved the world over. This Authentic Spaghetti Bolognese is cooked long and low to leave you with a rich, deep ragu that is loaded with flavor. Simply the best recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese - A true classic family favorite.
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Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 large onions
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lb ground beef
- 3 beef bouillon cubes - like oxo
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¾ cup wine - see note 1
- 2 cans crushed tomato (28oz/800g cans)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian Mixed Herbs
- ½ cup water
- salt and pepper
To Serve
- 1.5 lb Spaghetti
- Parmesan Cheese
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Instructions
To make the sauce
- Peel and finely chop the onions.2 onions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add onion and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes and cook until they are softened and lightly golden.
- Turn the heat up to high, add beef and use a spatula or wooden spoon to really break the mince down as it browns. (see notes)2lb/1kg ground beef/beef mince
- Crumble over the beef bouillon cubes and stir well to coat the meat.3 beef bouillon cubes
- Peel the garlic and grate or crush it into the mixture. Stir well.4 cloves garlic
- Add in the red wine and let it sizzle for a couple of minutes.¾ cup/180ml red wine
- Add in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire Sauce, oregano, Italian mixed herbs and water.2 cans crushed tomatoes1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon Italian mixed herbs½ cup/125ml water
- Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Put the lid on and cook over a very low heat for 1 ½ hours; stirring occasionally.
- Once the time is up, increase the heat to medium and cooke without the lid for a further 20 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and then add extra salt and pepper to taste.salt and pepper to taste
- At this point you can cook the pasta or cool the sauce and refrigerate it until later.
To cook the Spaghetti
- Bring a very large pan of water to the boil, once boiling salt it generously and cook the pasta until al-dente. (1 minute less than the packet suggests)
- Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
- Place the pasta back into the pan and add the reserved water. Place over a high heat and add half of the bolognese sauce. Stir well until the sauce has thickened around the pasta.
- Serve the pasta with extra sauce spooned on top.
- Garnish with parmesan.
Notes
- You can use red wine or white wine in this dish. White wine is actually more authentic, but red wine tastes delicious too.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
683kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
463mg
(19%)
Potassium
608mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
4.3mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 683 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 683kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 463mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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