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Spaghetti Bolognese

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You can’t beat a great classic Spaghetti Bolognese. A rich tomato meat sauce served over soft pasta noodles. A sauce that takes a little love and time but delivers big on flavour!

Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese

From time to time things in life need a make over. Recipes are no exception. I already had a bolognese sauce recipe on the blog, but felt it needed a little something more.

Recently, I upped that recipe to a new level and here I am sharing it with you all today. Despite it being mid July, sometimes it is still nice to dabble into comfort food . And you don’t get a whole lot more comforting than a big bowl of spaghetti.

And if you love comforting tomato dishes, you should check out the Italian Sausage & Tomato Stew, yum!

Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Marinara Sauce
  • 2 Cups stewed tomatoes or can tomatoes
  • 1/2 Cup beef stock
  • 1/2 Cup red wine
  • 4 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 Onion roughly chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Small bunch fresh chopped basil
  • Small bunch fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 Teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • * parmesan cheese rind optional

REMEMBER, The full recipe and ingredient list is found at the end of the post in the recipe card.

Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet set over high heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Stir for just about 30 seconds and add the onions. Cook over high heat long enough to brown the onions, about 2-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until softened, about 5 more minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef and mash it around with a wooden spoon to separate it as it cooks. Continue cooking the meat like this for about 8 minutes or so, until it is cooked and separated.
  3. Add the oregano, rosemary, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper Stir well and cook for a minute or so.
  4. Add the Marinara Sauce, chopped tomatoes, parmesan cheese rind (if using), broth, wine and sugar. Give a very good stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and continue to simmer for about 45 minutes.
  5. Uncover stir and taste to see if any adjustments are needed. Stir in fresh herbs and parmesan cheese.
  6. Serve over spaghetti or other pasta

NOTE, if you choose to make your own Marinara Sauce from scratch, the recipe cooking time will be much longer. Please keep this in mind when looking at the recipe below

Spaghetti Bolognese

Notes About The Spaghetti Bolognese

  • As stated previously, the recipe below does not include the making of the Marinara Sauce. Add extra time, if you plan to make it from scratch.
  • I added a parmeasn cheese rind when the sauce was simmering. This is highly recommended if you happen to have one. It increases the flavour of the sauce to new levels.
  • I used red wine in this bolognese. If you prefer not to use it, replace it with beef broth.

As for this particular bolognese sauce, it is fantastic!  The addition of the beef broth adds so much depth of flavour as well as the fresh parmesan at the end.  If you are on the hunt for a new sauce, give this one a try.  I really really really recommend making your own sauce, but if you feel you got a store bought one you love, go for it.

Happy Cooking!

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Spaghetti Bolognese

You can't beat a great classic Spaghetti Bolognese. A rich tomato meat sauce served over soft pasta noodles. A sauce that takes a little love and time but delivers big on flavour!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: spaghetti
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Marinara Sauce
  • 2 Cups stewed tomatoes or can tomatoes
  • 1/2 Cup beef stock
  • 1/2 Cup red wine
  • 4 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 Onion roughly chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Small bunch fresh chopped basil
  • Small bunch fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 Teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • * parmesan cheese rind optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet set over high heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Stir for just about 30 seconds and add the onions. Cook over high heat long enough to brown the onions, about 2-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until softened, about 5 more minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and mash it around with a wooden spoon to separate it as it cooks. Continue cooking the meat like this for about 8 minutes or so, until it is cooked and separated.
  • Add the oregano, rosemary, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper Stir well and cook for a minute or so.
  • Add the Marinara Sauce, chopped tomatoes, parmesan cheese rind (if using), broth, wine and sugar. Give a very good stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and continue to simmer for about 45 minutes.
  • Uncover stir and taste to see if any adjustments are needed. Stir in fresh herbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Serve over spaghetti or other pasta

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

  1. Adding parmesan cheese rind to the sauce when it simmers, adds so much flavour.  Although it isn’t necessary, add it if you have one on hand.
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Bolognese
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 276 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 1082mg47%
Potassium 649mg19%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 556IU11%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 124mg12%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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By on July 19th, 2017
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