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pasta bolognese

Pasta Bolognese is a classic Italian dish featuring a rich meat sauce made with ground beef and tomatoes served over al dente pasta. This hearty meal is perfect for family dinners and is sure to satisfy your hunger.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot for boiling pasta
  • 1 large skillet or saucepan for sauce
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 colander

Ingredients
  

  • 320 g pasta (spaghetti or tagliatelle)
  • 400 g ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or a combination of ground meats.
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 100 ml beef stock or water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese For serving (optional).
  • Fresh basil For garnish (optional).

Instructions
 

  • Begin by cooking the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock or water, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the sauce is done, toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, ensuring even coating.
  • Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a combination of ground meats for a different flavor.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for additional texture and nutrition.
Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.