Spaghetti bolognese – An old favourite we all love

If there is one pasta dish we all love to enjoy from time to time, it is spaghetti bolognese. Loaded with tomato and meaty flavours combined with softly cooked spaghetti, this pasta dish is one most of us fell in love with from a young age.

This spaghetti bolognese recipe includes the perfect balance of spices. It is a taste sensation everyone around your table will enjoy. So, make sure you do not leave any of the ingredients out!

If you are short on time and need to get dinner on the table, you will be delighted to know that this recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare. Without spending hours in the kitchen, you can whip together this tasty, flavour-packed meal effortlessly.

The secret to getting your spaghetti bolognese just perfect is to ensure that it is moist, juicy, and has enough sauce to make it a taste sensation. Let us know in the comments section of this recipe if you have tried this recipe.

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Spaghetti bolognese recipe

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by Carla Zinkfontein Course: MainCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 450 g ground beef

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 800 g crushed tomatoes

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 handful fresh parsley chopped

• salt and pepper to taste

• 230 g spaghetti

• Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated for serving (optional)

Method

• 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 salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for at least 15 minutes (you can cook longer for a deeper flavour).
• 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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