Spaghetti Bolognese
4 servings
120 minutes
Spaghetti Bolognese is a classic Italian dish known for its richness and depth of flavor. Its history traces back to Bologna, the birthplace of the famous meat sauce. The combination of juicy ground beef, aromatic onions and garlic, tomatoes, and red wine creates a deep, rich taste. Long simmering gives the sauce a velvety texture, while the addition of mushrooms and spices makes it particularly expressive. It is served with perfectly cooked spaghetti that harmoniously complements the sauce's flavor by absorbing its richness. Grated Parmesan finishes the dish with a savory note. Spaghetti Bolognese is a cozy and warming meal perfect for family dinners or romantic evenings.
1
Dice the onion, chop the garlic and tomatoes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 400 g
2
Fry the onion in olive oil until golden brown. Add garlic and fry for another minute.
- Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
3
Add the minced meat and fry for 5-6 minutes. Add tomato paste, pour in wine, cover, and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, mushrooms, and tomato sauce, season, and simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Ground beef: 500 g
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Red dry wine: 150 ml
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 400 g
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Fresh mushrooms: 150 g
- Spicy tomato sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Boil spaghetti in salted water, drizzle with olive oil, and mix.
- Spaghetti: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
5
Pour sauce over the spaghetti, mix, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g