Classic Pasta Bolognese
Preparation Time:
10 mins
Cooking Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 servings
Ingredients
- 300g pasta (spaghetti, tagliatelle, or your choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 300g ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 100ml red wine (optional, but adds depth)
- 200ml beef broth or water
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil (or fresh leaves for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar (if needed, to balance acidity)
Directions
Step 1
Boil salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened. Add ground beef, break it apart, and cook until browned.
Step 3
Stir in tomato paste, cook briefly, then add red wine (if using) and let it reduce. Pour in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar (if needed). Cover and simmer for at least 20-30 minutes.
Step 4
Toss pasta with the sauce or serve it on top. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil. Enjoy!