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Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

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45min

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4 servings

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Enjoy a classic Italian comfort food with this Easy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe. This hearty dish features a rich, meaty sauce simmered with aromatic herbs and vegetables, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. It's a simple yet satisfying meal that's perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining. This version streamlines the traditional recipe for a quicker, weeknight-friendly option without compromising on flavor.

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6 g
8 g
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Ingredients

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1
Prepare vegetables

Finely dice onion, mince garlic, and finely chop carrot and celery.

2
Cook vegetables

Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.

3
Brown meat

Add ground beef to the pan. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

4
Add wine

If using, add red wine and simmer until mostly evaporated.

5
Add tomatoes and seasonings

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.

6
Simmer sauce

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7
Cook pasta

While sauce simmers, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions.

8
Drain pasta

Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

9
Combine pasta and sauce

Add spaghetti to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

10
Adjust seasoning

Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

11
Serve

Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

12
Garnish (optional)

Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

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