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30-Minute Hearty Spaghetti Bolognese

Boasting a rich and satisfying Bolognese sauce, this spaghetti recipe balances the robust flavors of ground beef, tomato and fresh herbs. Best of all, it comes together in just 30 minutes—quick enough for weeknight cooking, but impressive enough for guests. You'll be amazed at how such a simple dish...
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
731
CALORIES
$2.34
PER SERVING
30-Minute Hearty Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Sugar
1 tsp sugar
Fresh Parsley
1 handful fresh parsley
finely chopped
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Grated Pecorino Romano
grated pecorino romano
for serving
Onion
1 large onion
finely chopped
Ground Beef
1 lb ground beef
Red Wine
1/4 cup red wine
Tomato Paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
Spaghetti
5/8 lbs spaghetti
Salt & Pepper
salt & pepper
to taste
Fresh Basil
1 tbsp fresh basil
finely sliced
Crushed Tomatoes
28 oz crushed tomatoes
Directions
10 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add the finely chopped onion, cook until it becomes softer and lightly golden. This should take around 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Then add minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant, be careful not to let it burn.
4
Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a spoon. Let it cook until browned and featuring no pink, which takes about 8 minutes.
5
Pour in the red wine, tomato paste, and add the finely sliced fresh basil. Stir well to mix with the meat.
6
Then add the crushed tomatoes, sugar and finely chopped parsley, and stir once more to combine.
7
Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then bring it to a boil.
8
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for at least 15 minutes to blend the flavors together.
9
While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
10
Drain the spaghetti, then serve it topped with generous portions of the Bolognese sauce and a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese.
Health Info
Macros
73g
CARBS
31g
FAT
33g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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