Spaghetti Bolognese
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spaghetti Bolognese
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My go to bolognese, this meaty sauce slowly simmers into a rich and delicious flavorful sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots grated
- 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced garlic cloves
- 1 lb minced beef 500g
- 1 teaspoon all spice or seven spices
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes or tomato passata (each can should be 400 g or 12 oz)
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- handful chopped basil leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 beef stock cube
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- pinch red chili flakes, optional
- 1/2 cup non alcoholic red wine or beef broth, grape juice, water
- 1 pack spaghetti, cooked al dente 400g (16oz)
- parmesan cheese for topping
- extra basil for topping
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Instructions
- In a large heavy bottomed saucepan on medium heat, add the olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Sautee, stirring regularly for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables have softened. If heat seems too high, reduce to medium low.
- Add the minced beef, the allspice, the garlic powder and a big pinch of salt and pepper, and cook beef until browned, breaking up any clumps that form with a wooden spoon. You may choose to drain the beef of its fat at this point.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil leaves, dried oregano, bay leaves, the beef stock cube, fennel seeds, red chili flakes, the beef stock cube, water/grape juice/or additional beef broth, and cherry tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min.
- After 1 hour of cooking, check on seasoning and adjust as necessary. You should have a thick flavorful sauce. Remove the lid, and let the sauce continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes for the liquid to reduce further.
- If you aren't anticipating any leftovers, you can toss the bolognese sauce directly with the cooked pasta. If you think you'll have anything leftover, I'd advise you just serve with some bolognese sauce on top. This way you can store the leftover bolognese sauce separately from the cooked pasta.
- Garnish with fresh parmesan and extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Use a food processor and add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Pulse until grated into fine pieces. This will save you so much time, and you can do all these ingredients at once!
- Simmer for at least an hour, it'll really help develop the flavor of the sauce.
- You can use regular beef or low fat beef, we usually have low fat mince on hand so that's my typical choice.
- If you want you can substitute tomato sauce or diced tomatoes for the crushed tomatoes. If using diced tomatoes, I'd prefer to blend them up a little to smooth them out.
- Storing leftovers: Leftover spaghetti bolognese can be stored for 4-5 days tightly covered in the fridge. Reheat it gently in a pot on the stove, or warm in the microwave.
- Freezing spaghetti bolognese: Place leftover sauce in an airtight container or a heavy duty freezer bag, and once cool place in the freezer. It'll freeze for 2-3 months. You can thaw the sauce overnight in the fridge, or just place the frozen block in a saucepan and rewarm straight from frozen to serve quickly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
386mg
(16%)
Potassium
525mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
381IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 386mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 381IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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