The Best Spaghetti Bolognese.
In this hearty bolognese recipe, tender beef mince is cooked with a flavorful mix of bacon, veggies, herbs, and tomatoes, simmered to perfection. The rich sauce is then combined with spaghetti, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. Top it off with freshly grated Parmesan and basil, and serve with crusty bread for a delicious dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g Fresh Beef Mince.
- 400g Dried Spaghetti.
- 4 Rashers of Smoked Streaky Bacon, finely diced.
- 2 Tins of Plum/Chopped Tomatoes.
- 6 Fresh Cherry Tomatoes.
- 2 Medium Onions, peeled and finely diced.
- 2 Sticks of Celery, trimmed and finely diced.
- 2 Carrots, trimmed and finely diced.
- 2 Cloves of Garlic, peeled and finely diced.
- 1 Medium Chilli (optional), seeded and finely sliced
- 75g Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese, plus extra for grating over.
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 Beef Stock Cube.
- Glass of red wine (optional)
- Herbs:
- 2-3 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary.
- Handful of Fresh Basil, plus extra for Garnish.
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano.
- 1-2 Fresh Bay Leaves.
- Olive oil.
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper.
- Crusty bread, to serve.
Instructions
- Put a large saucepan on a medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Add 4 finely chopped bacon rashers and fry for 10 mins until golden and crisp.
- Reduce the heat and add the 2 onions, 2 carrots, 2 celery sticks, 2 garlic cloves and the leaves from 2-3 sprigs rosemary, all finely chopped, then fry for 10 mins. Stir the veg often until it softens.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add 500g beef mince and cook stirring for 3-4 mins until the meat is browned all over.
- Add 2 tins plum tomatoes, the finely chopped leaves from ¾ small pack basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 bay leaves, 2 tbsp tomato purée, 1 beef stock cube, 1 deseeded and finely chopped red chilli (if using), 125ml red wine and 6 halved cherry tomatoes. Stir with a wooden spoon, breaking up the plum tomatoes.
- Bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 1 hr 15 mins stirring occasionally, until you have a rich, thick sauce.
- Add the 75g grated parmesan, check the seasoning and stir.
- When the bolognese is nearly finished, cook 400g spaghetti following the pack instructions.
- Drain the spaghetti and either stir into the bolognese sauce, or serve the sauce on top. Serve with more grated parmesan, the remaining basil leaves and crusty bread, if you like.
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 624 calories
- Fat Content: 25 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 10 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 58 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 12 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 35 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.6 milligram of sodium
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