Italian · Classics · Nut-free

Spaghetti Bolognese

Slow-simmered beef and tomato ragu tossed with spaghetti — the ultimate comfort classic.

Ingredients

• • 360 g spaghetti
• • 500 g ground beef
• • 2 onion
• • 4 cloves garlic
• • 2 carrot
• • 2 stalks celery
• • 400 g canned tomatoes
• • 4 tbsp tomato paste
• • 4 tbsp olive oil
• • 60 g parmesan
• • 160 ml red wine

Method

1. 1Soften diced onion, carrot and celery in olive oil for 8 minutes.
2. 2Add garlic and ground beef; brown well, breaking up lumps.
3. 3Stir in tomato paste, canned tomatoes and a splash of red wine.
4. 4Simmer gently for 40 minutes, season, and toss with cooked spaghetti.
5. 5Serve with grated parmesan.

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Written for The Larder, based on the widely published classic version of this dish. Not reproduced from a copyrighted recipe.