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Spaghetti Bolognese (Beef)

A rich and hearty traditional Italian pasta dish featuring slow-simmered beef sauce served over spaghetti.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bolognese Sauce
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 400 g crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
Pasta & Garnish
  • 400 g spaghetti
  • parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and cook onion, carrot, and celery until softened.
  2. Add garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, and seasonings, then simmer.
  4. Cook spaghetti until al dente and drain.
  5. Combine pasta with sauce and serve with parmesan.

Notes

Simmer longer for deeper flavor; add milk for authentic richness.