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With this Spaghetti Bolognese recipe, the technique of the Italian classic has been simplified so you can create a tasty meal in under 30 minutes.&nbsp;

Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

olive oil

onion (finely chopped)

beef

oregano

tomatoes

garlic (chopped)

tomato paste

parsley (chopped)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

spaghetti

Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes.  Add the garlic and fry another minute.

Add the ground beef; fry until fully cooked and no pink shows at all in the meat (about 8 minutes). Add the oregano and tomato paste and mix with the meat.

Add the tomatoes, parsley, and bring to a boil. Season with the salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for at least 15 minutes (you can cook longer for a deeper flavor).

In the meantime, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and serve topped with the sauce and cheese (if using).

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Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

This thick and hearty meat sauce recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Bolognese Sauce

onion

carrots

celery

salt

black pepper (plus more to taste)

(a few grates) fresh nutmeg

beef (85% lean)

garlic cloves, crushed

milk

dry red wine

tomatoes (28 ounces)

Add the oil to a dutch oven, or heavy bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion and brown for 15 minutes

Turn the heat up to medium, then add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned though. Drain any grease from the pot, then season with salt, pepper nutmeg and fresh garlic.

Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the wine, making sure to scrape up the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and leet reduce for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in the milk and tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer.

Turn the heat back to low, stir and then let the sauce cook for for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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½ lbs ground beef

green bell pepper (chopped)

garlic (minced)

Italian seasoning

tbsp sugar

salt (or

½ tsp pepper (or

red wine

oz crushed tomatoes ((1 can))

tomato sauce

bay leaves

Cook the beef:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 3 minutes, breaking it as you go, until no longer pink.

Add the veggies:

Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes until the onion softens. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper, and red wine. Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until the wine cooked off.

Add the tomatoes:

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and bay leaves to the pot, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. If your sauce is too thick add some of the beef or chicken broth to thin it out, or even pasta water.

Garnish and serve:

Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve over pasta and garnished with Parmesan cheese.

This Homemade Meat Sauce is thick, hearty and super meaty! It uses a combination of lean ground beef and Italian sausage for the most amazing flavour. Serve it over spaghetti topped with parmesan or use it in a lasagna for an extra special dinner the whole family will enjoy!

The Perfect Homemade Meat Sauce

white onion, finely diced

garlic cloves, finely minced

(28 ounce) crushed tomatoes

(16 ounce) tomato sauce

Tbsp brown sugar

salt,

black pepper

basil

tsp Italian Seasoning

fennel seeds

red peppers flakes (optional)

In a large dutch oven, heat the olive...

In a large dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once it's hot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Toss around with a wooden spoon and cook until onions are softened and slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful as the garlic can easily burn.

Once the onions are cooked, add the Italian...

Once the onions are cooked, add the Italian sausage and ground beef. Cook until it's no longer pink, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

Once meat is browned, drain any juices in...

Once meat is browned, drain any juices in the pot. Return to heat and pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. add a little water to the jars, shake a bit and pour into the pot.

Add tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, dried basil,...

Add tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, dried basil, Italian Seasoning, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes. Stir to make sure everything is combined. Turn the heat to low and simmer for at least 1 and ½ to 2 hours to reduce the water and enhance the flavour. Skim the fat on top and stir occasionally, tasting the sauce and adjusting the seasonings to your preference. Use for lasagna, spaghetti and more!

The BEST Homemade Meat Sauce has both beef and Italian sausage. It's perfect in lasagna or on spaghetti, and it comes together with easy pantry ingredients.

Homemade Meat Sauce

ground beef (and/or ground Italian sausage (I

onion (chopped (about 1 cup))

(28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

(15 tomato sauce

granulated sugar (or

bay leaf

Salt and black pepper

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add beef, sausage, and onion and cook until mostly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain if desired. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and bay leaf. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Yield: 2 quarts of sauce.

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