Spaghettis bolognaise faciles maison

A comforting classic Italian-inspired dish made with tender ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti. Ready in under 40 minutes!

🛒 Ingredients (4 servings)

• Spaghetti – 400g (14 oz)

• Ground beef – 500g (1 lb)

• Olive oil – 2 tbsp

• Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped

• Garlic – 3 cloves, minced

• Carrot – 1 small, finely diced (optional for sweetness)

• Celery stick – 1, finely diced (optional)

• Canned chopped tomatoes – 400g (14 oz)

• Tomato paste – 2 tbsp

• Beef stock – ½ cup (120ml)

• Dried oregano – 1 tsp

• Dried basil – 1 tsp (or fresh basil leaves for garnish)

• Salt & pepper – to taste

• Parmesan cheese – freshly grated, for serving

👩🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

   • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

   • Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.

2. Prepare the Bolognese sauce

   • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

   • Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

   • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

3. Add the tomato base

   • Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock.

   • Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.

   • Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

4. Combine pasta and sauce

   • Toss the cooked spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce.

   • Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.

5. Serve & enjoy

   • Plate spaghetti, top with extra sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

   • Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Use half beef, half pork mince for extra flavor.

• Add a splash of red wine when cooking the meat for a richer sauce.

• For a healthier twist, use whole wheat spaghetti or zucchini noodles.