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Spaghetti Bolognese
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Spaghetti Bolognese

This slow-simmered spaghetti bolognese brings comfort and flavor with every bite. Simple ingredients, real flavor, and the kind of warmth that lingers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tbsp beef broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef (or half beef, half turkey)
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes or passata
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp white sugar, if needed
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 leaves bay leaves, dried
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 13 oz dried spaghetti
  • parmesan cheese & parsley (optional, for serving)

Equipment

  • large pot or skillet for sauce
  • Pasta pot for boiling spaghetti

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes until golden.
  2. Add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking up as you go.
  3. Pour in broth. Simmer 1 min, scraping the pan to deglaze.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon, herbs, sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered 20–30 min (or longer).
  5. Boil spaghetti (minus 1 minute). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain.
  6. Toss pasta with sauce and pasta water for 1–2 minutes. Serve with optional parmesan & parsley.

Notes

Letting the sauce simmer longer deepens the flavor. Freezes beautifully for future meals.