Spaghetti Bolognese
Unearth the pleasure of homemade spaghetti bolognese, a classic Italian dish known for its robust flavours and hearty ingredients. Experience a culinary journey without leaving your kitchen. Suitable for beginners and expert chefs alike!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Spaghetti
- 500 g Beef (minced)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 400 g Tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 Beef Stock (cube, dissolved In 200ml hot water)
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- Parmesan Cheese (grated, to serve)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become soft.
- 3
Add the beef mince to the frying pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's browned all over.
- 4
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil to the frying pan. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- 5
Pour the beef stock into the pan and stir well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Simmer the Bolognese sauce for 15-20 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- 7
Serve the spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce spooned over the top and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.