15 March, 2025
Ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese
Ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese – Classic Comfort with Extra Flavour!
This isn’t your average Spag Bol; this is the ultimate, flavour-packed spaghetti Bolognese. Tender ground beef simmered in a rich, herby tomato sauce, generously piled on perfectly cooked spaghetti. It’s saucy, comforting, and guaranteed to be devoured in seconds.
Prep & Cook Time:
- Prep time: 15 mins
- Cook time: 1 hr
- Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients:
- 500g lean minced beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 stick celery, finely diced
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 200ml beef stock
- 100ml red wine (optional, but amazing!)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp sugar (balances acidity)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 350g spaghetti
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Items Needed:
- Large saucepan or frying pan
- Large pot (for cooking pasta)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cheese grater (for Parmesan)
Recipe:
- Fry and Flavour: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until soft, about 5–7 mins.
- Brown the Beef: Add minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the Magic: Stir in tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, beef stock, red wine, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Low and Slow: Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for around 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let the flavours marry and become deliciously rich.
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to packet instructions until al dente. Drain.
- Serve It Up: Serve generous portions of the delicious sauce over the hot spaghetti. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and dive in!
Twirl, slurp, repeat—enjoy your ultimate spaghetti Bolognese!