Spaghetti Bolognese
Rich, savory beef and tomato sauce simmered with garlic and herbs, tossed with tender spaghetti for the ultimate comfort dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef · 80/20 blend
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion · medium, diced
- 3 garlic · minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes · one can
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese · grated, for serving
Directions
- 1
Brown the beef
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- 2
Sauté aromatics
Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
- 3
Build the sauce
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered.
- 4
Cook the pasta
While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente, then drain well.
- 5
Combine and serve
Add the drained spaghetti directly to the skillet with the meat sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. Serve immediately topped with grated parmesan cheese.