Spaghetti Bolognese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
882 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Spaghetti Bolognese
Description
The Spaghetti Bolognese recipe combines cooked spaghetti with a sauce made from browned minced beef, sautéed onion and garlic, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste, seasoned with dried oregano and basil. Adding beef stock and simmering the sauce allows flavors to meld while thickening the mixture. The final dish balances the umami from the meat and stock with the acidity of tomatoes and herbal notes from the dried herbs. Serving the sauce over spaghetti noodles offers contrasting textures: tender pasta against a thick meat sauce. Grated Parmesan adds a finishing layer of saltiness and richness.
This dish works well as a standalone meal and can be accompanied by a simple side salad or bread. It’s a familiar recipe that balances protein, starch, and sauce components for satisfying flavors and textures.
The note states nutritional facts are provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed, reminding cooks to consider ingredient variations.
Ingredients
- 500 g spaghetti
- 500 g minced meat Beef
- 1 onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 400 g tomato Chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 1 beef stock cube Dissolved In 200ml Hot Water
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
- Parmesan Cheese Grated, to serve
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become soft.
- Add the beef mince to the frying pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's browned all over.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil to the frying pan. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Pour the beef stock into the pan and stir well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer the Bolognese sauce for 15-20 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Serve the spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce spooned over the top and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Nutritional values are approximate and should be used as a general reference only.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 882 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 882kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 102g | 34% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 942mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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