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Spaghetti Bolognese
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Intermediate

Spaghetti Bolognese

Al dente spaghetti coated in a rich bolognese sauce of slow-cooked meat with tomato, wine and herbs. A comforting Italian dish the whole family loves.

15 minPrep
45 minCook
60 minTotal
4Servings
High Protein

Ingredients

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4
  • 400 g Spaghetti
  • 400 g Ground beef
  • 400 g Crushed tomato
  • 1 unit Onion (chopped)
  • 1 unit Carrot (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 120 ml Red wine
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Nutrition facts

per serving

560 kcal
Calories
30 g
Protein
68 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
5 g
Fiber
63 g
Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Gluten

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté the onion, carrot and garlic in olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef and cook until browned.

  3. 3

    Pour in the red wine and let the alcohol evaporate.

  4. 4

    Stir in the crushed tomato and simmer for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.

  6. 6

    Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce before serving.

Chef tips

Simmer the sauce as long as possible to deepen the flavor.

Substitutions

Use cooked lentils instead of meat for a vegetarian version.

What I used to make it

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    TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer

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