Savory Spaghetti Bolognese Delight

Ingredients

- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

1. Cook Spaghetti:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- PT15M
15 minutes

2. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
- Season with oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- PT30M
30 minutes

3. Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, tossing to coat the noodles thoroughly.
- Let the spaghetti cook in the sauce for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
- PT5M
5 minutes

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Spaghetti Bolognese, Ground Beef Pasta, Italian Dinner, Tomato Sauce Pasta, Comfort Food, Family Meal, Quick Dinner, Classic Recipe, Savory Sauce, Pasta Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

2120 calories for the entire dish

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