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Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
A hearty and delicious classic spaghetti bolognese sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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Main Ingredients
1
pound
ground beef
0.5
cup
onion
finely chopped
2
cloves
garlic
minced
28
ounce
crushed tomatoes
6
ounce
tomato paste
0.5
cup
beef broth
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
0.5
teaspoon
dried basil
0.25
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
optional
1
pound
spaghetti
0.5
cup
parmesan cheese
grated, for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.
Serve the bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
This recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. It also freezes well.