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Spaghetti Bolognese

SimmeredMediumPrep 15 minCook 45 minServes 6
Spaghetti Bolognese

A slow-simmered meat sauce with carrot, celery and tomato — deeply savory, make-ahead friendly and the one pasta sauce worth the hour.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½ lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (1 can)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrots and celery for 8 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, then add the ground beef, breaking it up, until browned, about 6 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook 2 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes, broth, oregano, salt and pepper.
  4. Simmer uncovered on low for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente and drain.
  6. Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve with Parmesan.
Serve with: grated Parmesan, garlic bread and a green salad.

The sauce tastes even better the next day. Make a double batch and freeze half for a fast future dinner.

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