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Greek Spaghetti Bolognese (Makaronia Me Kima)

Greek Spaghetti Bolognese is similar to classic Italian. But with a thicker texture and lots of spices. This hearty sauce is the definition of comfort food!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 603 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 40 ml olive oil
  • 1 large onion minced
  • 2 large gralic cloves chopped
  • 650 grams / 1,7 lb lean ground beef or half ground beef & half ground pork
  • 60 ml sweet red wine
  • 1 small very ripe tomato chopped
  • 8-10 pieces of allspice
  • 6-7 pieces of cloves
  • 1 small stick of cinnamon
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 7 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 carrot peeled
  • 1 stick of celery without the leaves
  • kosher salt & ground pepper
  • 500 grams dried spaghetti

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a medium sized pot over high heat. Caramelize the onion and the garlic.
  2. Add the ground meat. Start breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Add a bit of kosher salt (to help remove its juices).
  3. Add the cloves, allspice, the bay leaves, thyme, and cinnamon. Pour in the wine and stir until it evaporates.
  4. Once the meat has dried completely from its juices. Add the chopped tomato and tomato paste and stir for a minute or 2. OPTIONAL: At this point, you may add 1-2 tablespoons of flour to thicken the sauce.
  5. Cover with water and add the carrot and celery. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until sauce is thick enough.
  6. Season with pepper and extra salt if needed.
  7. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  8. Serve with plenty of sauce and grated cheese on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 603kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Potassium 562mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 603

% Daily Value*

Calories 603kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 630mg 26%
Potassium 562mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.