easy spaghetti bolognese

I love a good pasta sauce, and this simple spaghetti bolognaise is so saucy and flavorful that you will want to make it often.

Spaghetti Bolognaise Sauce

bacon (,

beef

oregano (, dry)

tsp thyme (, dry)

tsp basil (, dry)

paprika

mushrooms (, finely chopped (about 2 medium sized))

onion

Tbsp garlic (, minced)

carrot (, peeled and finely chopped (about ½ cup))

celery (, finely chopped (about ½ cup))

red wine

lemon (,

nutmeg

½ tsp black pepper (, more to taste)

tomatoes (, canned)

beef stock ((or broth))

heavy cream

In a heavy pan or iron skillet, cook bacon on low-medium until crispy, turning midway through.

Remove bacon from the pan and reserve for later.  Spoon out all but about 1 Tbsp of bacon fat.

Cook ground beef in bacon fat, chopping into small bits with a spoon or spatula.

When ground beef is browned, add oregano, thyme, basil, paprika, mushrooms, onion, garlic, carrot, and celery.  Cook 10 minutes covered on medium heat (checking and stirring halfway through) until veggies are becoming tender and onion is translucent.

Add wine and cook on medium for 5 minutes uncovered (wine will reduce a bit and alcohol will evaporate off).

Crumble and add the reserved bacon.  Add lemon zest and juice, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, crushed tomatoes, and beef stock/broth.

Stir, cover, and simmer on low-medium (2-3) for 50 minutes, checking frequently to make sure sauce doesn&#x27;t dry out.  Add more beef broth if getting too thick.

Add cream and reduce heat to low (1-2).  Cover and cook 10 more minutes.

Serve over long noodles such as spaghetti, angel hair, or linguini.  Enjoy!

A rich sauce with a meaty texture and hearty flavors simmered down with fiery ‘Nduja sausage. This pasta dinner ticks all the boxes, it’s salty, savory and funky. It’s next-level delicious and just as crave-worthy as the classic bolognese sauce.

The Best Spicy Spaghetti Bolognese

spaghetti

olive oil

unsalted butter

brown onion (finely chopped)

garlic

carrot (finely diced)

celery (finely diced)

pancetta

ground meat mixture (pork/veal)

salt

tsp black pepper

tsp sugar

'Nduja

tbsp tomato paste

tomatoes

bay leaves

milk

Parmesan

chopping

Before you start cooking, peel and finely dice the carrot. Dice the celery stalk, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

boiling

B﻿ring a large pot with generously salted water to a boil.

sautéing

Heat oil and butter over medium in a large heavy bottomed pot. Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery stalk. Cook for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant. Reduce heat if needed. Add pancetta and cook for 3 minutes.

cooking

Add ground meat mixture, break up into pieces with a wooden spoon and cook until it starts to brown. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Add &#x27;Nduja and continue to cook while stirring until the &#x27;Nduja is completely dissolved.

simmering

Pour in red wine and simmer for 3 minutes. Next stir in tomato paste, add puréed tomatoes and bay leaves. Stir and simmer for at least 15 minutes.

In the meantime, add spaghetti to the pot with boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Scoop up ½ cup of the cooking water right before draining the pasta.

serving

When ready, add milk and Parmesan to the sauce. Stir until combined. Toss with spaghetti and add a splash of cooking water, if needed. Enjoy!

This was by far the best spaghetti bolognaise I have ever tasted!

This Easy Spaghetti Bolognese with Hidden Veggies is the ultimate, 30-minute weeknight dinner! Packed with tons of flavor and nutrients this meal will guarantee clean plates all around! This easy bolognese sauce can be served over your favorite pasta, spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles so there&#39;s a delicious option for everyone! 

Easy Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese (with Hidden Veggies!)

carrots (130 grams)

celery (100 grams)

olive oil (15 grams)

garlic (minced)

lbs. lean ground beef (96/4)

Italian seasoning

pasta sauce

half and half (120 grams)

pasta (like pappardelle, tagliatelle, fettuccine (any long noodle),

parmesan cheese (for serving)

Add the carrots, celery, and onions to a food processor and pulse a few times until you have very fine pieces (be careful to stop before they turn into mush). If you don&#39;t have a food processor, you can dice them very finely with a knife.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant then add the diced carrots, celery, and onion. Saute for about 5 minutes.

Then add in the beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook and crumble until the beef is no longer pink.

When brown, add the pasta sauce and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with your favorite noodles (or spaghetti squash/zucchini noodles for lower carb). Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

This is so good!!!! And VERY filling!!! Served it in protein pasta! Very delicious!!

My family loves this recipe and the added veggies are a bonus!! It is a great meal prep option to freeze half and reheats so well.

This is delicious and super easy. definitely going in the rotation.

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