Spaghetti Bolognese
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
575 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spaghetti Bolognese
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Traditional spaghetti Bolognese is easy to make has a perfect balance of flavors. You'll love this classic Italian meat sauce!
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 celery rib diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ pound ground beef 80% lean
- Salt/Pepper
- ½ pound ground Italian sausage sweet, mild, or hot
- 1 cup red wine see note 1
- 18 oz crushed tomatoes see note 2
- 1 teaspoon fresh Rosemary or 1/4 tsp dry
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 tsp dry
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- 12 oz. Spaghetti (3/4 of a 1 lb. box.)
- fresh parsley to garnish
- Parmesan Cheese to garnish
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until softened. About 5 minutes.
- Season the ground beef with salt (1/4 to 1/2 tsp) and add it to the skillet along with the sausage. Cook and crumble until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain grease, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pan with the wine and use a silicone spatula to "clean" the bottom of the pot.
- Add the tomatoes and seasonings. Let simmer for one hour, partially covered.
- Taste it and season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain well. Use kitchen tongs to toss the spaghetti into the saucepan with the pasta sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese and serve!
Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Storage:
- Wine: Chianti, Pinot Pior, and Merlot are the best wines for Bolognese sauce. (I’ve also used Cabernet Sauvignon.)
Red Wine Alternatives:
Alcoholic Options include white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio or Orvieto. Non-Alcoholic Options:
Non-alcoholic wine 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar combined with 1/2 cup water. 2 Tbsp. tomato paste + 1 cup beef broth. See here for additional options.
- Alcoholic Options include white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio or Orvieto.
Non-Alcoholic Options:
Non-alcoholic wine 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar combined with 1/2 cup water. 2 Tbsp. tomato paste + 1 cup beef broth. See here for additional options.
- Non-alcoholic wine
- 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar combined with 1/2 cup water.
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste + 1 cup beef broth.
- See here for additional options.
- Crushed Tomatoes: I use a full 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes when I make this recipe, you can adjust this based on your preference. Authentic Bolognese has less tomato sauce than this.
- A bay leaf and a pinch of red pepper flakes may also be added during simmering if desired.
- For a little more savory flavor add 1/2 or 1 whole beef bouillon cube when the crushed tomatoes are added.
- For a cream to offset the acidity of the tomatoes, add 1-2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese to the sauce mixture.
- This is great with Garlic Bread with Cheese!
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This freezes really well.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
575kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
791mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2258IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 791mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2258IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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