How do I make a quick and delicious spaghetti bolognese?

Craving a comforting meal? Whip up a mouthwatering Spaghetti Bolognese in no time! Our easy recipe will satisfy your pasta cravings in a flash.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a quick and delicious Spaghetti Bolognese. Items include: Ground beef Olive oil Onion Carrot Celery stalk Garlic Dried oregano Dried basil Red pepper flakes Crushed tomatoes Tomato paste Beef broth Spaghetti Parmesan cheese Fresh basil leaves

Ground beef 1 pound
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Onion 1, finely chopped
Carrot 1, finely chopped
Celery stalk 1, finely chopped
Garlic 3 cloves, minced
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
Dried basil 1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes Pinch
Crushed tomatoes 1 can (28 ounces)
Tomato paste 2 tablespoons
Beef broth 1/2 cup
Spaghetti 12 ounces
Parmesan cheese For topping
Fresh basil leaves For topping

Take note
Be careful not to overcook the pasta, as nobody wants a mushy mess!

1

Time to Brown the Meat

Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until nicely browned, breaking it up with a spoon as you go.

2

Chop It Up

While the meat is browning, finely chop an onion, a carrot, and a celery stalk. These veggies will give your Bolognese sauce extra flavor!

3

Sauté the Veggie Trio

Push the browned meat to the side of the skillet and add the chopped veggies. Cook them for about 5 minutes until they become tender and start to caramelize.

4

Flavor Explosion

Time to amp up the flavors! Add minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir everything together and let it cook for another minute.

5

Tomato Party

Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a splash of beef broth. Give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients.

6

Simmer and Savor

Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for at least 20 minutes. If you have more time to spare, simmer it for up to an hour to let the flavors meld together even more.

7

Magic Touch

While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water. Follow the package instructions for perfect al dente pasta.

8

Bring It All Together

Drain the cooked spaghetti, then add it to the skillet with the Bolognese sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated with the delicious sauce.

9

Serve and Enjoy

Divide the Spaghetti Bolognese among plates or bowls. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, or both if you're feeling fancy. Now, take a forkful and savor the deliciousness!