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Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients
- olive oil2 tablespoons
- onion1 large, finely chopped
- carrots2 medium, finely chopped
- celery2 stalks, finely chopped
- garlic2 cloves, minced
- ground beef500 grams
- tomato paste2 tablespoons
- canned tomatoes800 grams
- beef stock1 cup
- red wine1/2 cup
- bay leaves2
- dried oregano1 teaspoon
- spaghetti400 grams
- Parmesan cheeseto taste
- saltto taste
- pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- 5
Pour in the red wine and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Add the canned tomatoes, beef stock, bay leaves, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 7
In the meantime, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 8
Once the sauce has thickened and developed flavor, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 9
Serve the Bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
