Spaghetti Bolognese
A classic, simple meal of meat sauce served over spaghetti, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 300 g spaghetti Use your favorite type of spaghetti.
- 500 g ground beef You can substitute with ground turkey or pork.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil For cooking the vegetables.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 tsp pepper Adjust to taste.
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated Use fresh grated for best flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.
Cooking
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 20-30 minutes.
Serving
- Serve sauce over spaghetti and top with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Cool the sauce before storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For variations, try using ground turkey or adding a splash of red wine.