Spaghetti Bolognese

Here’s a recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese, with instructions and a calorie counter:

Spaghetti Bolognese

Here’s a recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese, with instructions and a calorie counter:

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 12 oz (340g) spaghetti
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 medium carrot finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk finely chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine optional
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated (optional
• Fresh parsley for garnish optional

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Instructions

 

• Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain the pasta and set aside.
• Prepare the Bolognese Sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and the bay leaf. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Let it cook for about 2 minutes to deepen the flavor. Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and red wine (if using). Stir well. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken and the flavors will meld together. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
• Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce in the skillet or serve the sauce over the pasta in bowls. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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Ingredients:

• 12 oz (340g) spaghetti
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
   • Drain the pasta and set aside.
2. Prepare the Bolognese Sauce:
   • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
   • Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and the bay leaf.
   • Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Let it cook for about 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
   • Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and red wine (if using). Stir well.
   • Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken and the flavors will meld together. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
3. Combine and Serve:
   • Toss the cooked spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce in the skillet or serve the sauce over the pasta in bowls.
   • Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Optional Tips:

• To make the sauce richer, you can add a splash of milk or cream toward the end of cooking.
• For extra flavor, try adding a few finely chopped mushrooms or pancetta.
• The red wine adds depth, but you can substitute it with more beef broth if you prefer not to use wine.

Calorie Counter (per serving, recipe serves 4):

• Spaghetti (12 oz): ~630 calories
• Ground beef (1 lb): ~960 calories
• Olive oil (2 tbsp): ~240 calories
• Onion (1 small): ~30 calories
• Carrot (1 medium): ~25 calories
• Celery (1 stalk): ~10 calories
• Diced tomatoes (1 can): ~80 calories
• Tomato paste (1/4 cup): ~50 calories
• Beef broth (1/2 cup): ~10 calories
• Red wine (1/2 cup, optional): ~100 calories
• Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, optional): ~100 calories

Total Calories (without Parmesan, without wine): ~2040 calories
Calories per serving (without Parmesan, without wine): ~510 calories

Total Calories (with Parmesan, with wine): ~2250 calories
Calories per serving (with Parmesan, with wine): ~565 calories

Enjoy your rich and hearty Spaghetti Bolognese!