Classic Spaghetti Bolognese (30 Minutes)

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Everybody loves spaghetti Bolognese and with this recipe, you can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes flat. This dish features a hearty meat sauce made with ground beef, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, served over a bed of spaghetti. It’s an instant crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for a quick homemade dinner or for feeding a hungry family.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and chopped carrots and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Serve the spaghetti topped with the Bolognese sauce, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

If you’d like a more complex flavor, you can use a mixture of ground beef and pork. You can also add in a splash of red wine if desired. Be sure not to skimp on simmering time as that helps the dish come together for a rich and flavorful meal. Enjoy! 

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