Spaghetti Bolognese
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
Starting with olive oil, diced onions, carrots, and celery are softened in a saucepan to provide a fragrant vegetable base. Seasoned ground beef combined with Italian sausage is browned thoroughly before adding minced garlic. The pan is then deglazed with red wine, which lifts the browned bits, enriching the sauce. Crushed tomatoes with rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper complete the sauce, which simmers for about an hour, intensifying the flavors and thickening the mixture.
Meanwhile, spaghetti is cooked according to package directions and drained. It is then mixed with the meat sauce to allow the pasta to absorb the rich flavors. The dish is garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese for brightness and savoriness. This Bolognese pairs well with garlic bread and a simple salad for a full meal.
Use red wines such as Chianti or Merlot for best flavor but alternatives include white wine or non-alcoholic substitutes like diluted vinegar or broth. The sauce can be stored refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for longer-term use.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 celery diced, rib
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ pound ground beef 80% lean
- salt
- black pepper
- ½ pound Italian sausage sweet, mild, or hot, ground
- 1 cup red wine see note 1
- 18 oz crushed tomatoes see note 2
- 1 teaspoon rosemary or 1/4 tsp dry, fresh
- 1 teaspoon sage or 1/4 tsp dry, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 12 oz. spaghetti (3/4 of a 1 lb. box.)
- parsley to garnish, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese to garnish
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
- Choose Chianti, Pinot Noir, or Merlot for the best red wine flavor; alternatives include white wines like Sauvignon Blanc or non-alcoholic options such as red wine vinegar diluted with water or tomato paste with beef broth.
- You can adjust the amount of crushed tomatoes to preference; authentic Bolognese tends to be less tomato-heavy.
- Add bay leaf or red pepper flakes during simmering for additional flavor if desired.
- Consider adding cream cheese to balance acidity and enhance creaminess.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
5
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