Description
Classic Spaghetti Bolognese is a hearty Italian pasta dish with rich meat sauce. Perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until thick and rich.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce or plate spaghetti and spoon sauce over the top.
- Finish with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality ground beef for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
- Let sauce simmer longer for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Bolognese, Italian pasta dinner, Spaghetti with meat sauce, Ground beef pasta, Homemade Bolognese, Comfort food pasta