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Spaghetti Bolognese
Dinner ★★ Medium

Spaghetti Bolognese

A slow-cooked rich meat sauce with tomatoes, red wine, and herbs served over al dente spaghetti.

15 min Prep
🍳 1 hr Cook
🍽 4 Serves
Medium Difficulty

Nutrition per serving

520 kcal
32.0g Protein
18.0g Fat
58.0g Carbs

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 500 g Beef mince
  • 400 g Canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 Onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 150 ml Red wine
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 400 g Spaghetti
  • Parmesan, to serve

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large heavy-based pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

  2. 2

    Increase heat to high. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up, until browned all over.

  3. 3

    Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Pour in the red wine and let it reduce by half.

  4. 4

    Add the canned tomatoes, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Cook spaghetti in well-salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water.

  6. 6

    Toss the spaghetti through the sauce, adding pasta water to loosen if needed. Serve with grated parmesan.