Description
Looking for the best spaghetti Bolognese recipe? This one is quick, easy, and full of flavor perfect for weeknight dinners! Whether you’re after a healthy dinner idea or simple comfort food, this classic meat sauce never disappoints. Great for cozy nights, family meals, or batch cooking. Save this easy Bolognese for your next pasta craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz spaghetti
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned and crumbly.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain.
- Spoon sauce over pasta, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Let the sauce simmer longer for deeper flavor.
- Add red wine for extra richness.
- Freeze sauce separately for future meals.
- Use other pasta shapes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg