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Classic Spaghetti Beef Bolognese Recipe

Spaghetti Beef Bolognese

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 1 Yellow onion Finely chopped
  • 1 Carrot Finely chopped
  • 1 Celery stalk Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes Canned
  • 1 Beef bouillon cube Crumbled
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 lb Spaghetti Dry
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until completely browned. Drain any excess grease if desired.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes to deepen its flavor. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, crumbled beef bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
  • Toss the cooked spaghetti directly into the bolognese sauce, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to help the sauce coat the noodles evenly.
  • Serve hot, generously garnished with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.