Hearty Spaghetti Bolognese
Hearty Spaghetti Bolognese is an Italian classic that warms the soul with its rich, meaty sauce enveloping tender spaghetti. Bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your pantry, each bite offers a comforting taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Elevate your weeknight meals or impress guests with this delicious and satisfying recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes, crushed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, then add red wine and herbs. Simmer gently for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Combine drained spaghetti with sauce in the skillet; toss well to coat. Serve hot with grated cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg