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Spaghetti Bolognese

One of the spaghetti sauce classics, this Bolognese sauce is simple to make and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Bolognese, Spaghetti
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 813kcal
Author: ChiefElf

Ingredients

  • 500 grams beef meat, minced
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 1 can (400 grams) tomatoes, skinless
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, for frying
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated (I used mozzarella)

Instructions

  • Heat up the oil in a wide and deep frying pan.
  • Add the minced beef, and fry for about 5-10 minutes, until the meat is golden brown.
  • Take the meat out of the frying pan and transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
    Into the same frying pan, add the chopped onion and fry for about 3-4 minutes, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
    Add the grated carrots. Fry for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and red wine. (if you do not want to use the wine, you can replace it with water). Cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Now add the meat back into the frying pan. Add the oregano, basil.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste. Mix thoroughly. Add the water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, but high enough for the sauce to simmer. Cover with a lid and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Stir occasionally, if the sauce becomes to dry, add a bit more water. If too watery, increase the heat, but stir more often, not to burn it.
  • In the last 10 minutes of cook, season with salt and pepper, taste and add more if needed.
  • 20 minutes before the sauce is done, start preparing the spaghetti.
    In a large saucepan, bring to boil around 3 liters of water, salt to taste. When the water starts boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the time on the packaging. (usually between 10-12 minutes)
  • Place spaghetti in a pasta dish, top with Bolognese sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

The sauce can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.