Traditional Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich, slow-simmered meat sauce ragù served over al dente spaghetti. Italian comfort food at its best.
Details
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lb spaghetti
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until soft (soffritto).
- 2
Add beef and brown well.
- 3
Pour in milk and simmer until evaporated (tenderizes meat).
- 4
Pour in wine and simmer until evaporated.
- 5
Add tomatoes. Simmer on very low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- 6
Cook spaghetti until al dente.
- 7
Toss pasta with sauce. Serve with grated parmesan.