Description
Savor the rich, hearty flavors of this classic spaghetti bolognese, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sauce:
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 28 oz canned tomatoes (whole or diced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
Instructions
For the Sauce:
- 1. In a large pan over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until golden.
- 3. Add ground beef to the pan. Break apart with a spatula and cook until browned evenly (approximately 6-8 minutes).
- 4. Pour in canned tomatoes and tomato paste; mix well. Add beef broth and dried herbs, then let it simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes.
- 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the Pasta:
- 6. While sauce simmers, boil salted water in another pot. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (around 8 minutes).
- 7. Drain pasta and gently fold it into the sauce to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg