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Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese is a comforting dish loaded with vegetables and tomatoes which is ideal for anytime meal. Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings3 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To cook Spaghetti

  • 200 gms spaghetti
  • 5 cups water
  • salt to taste

For Bolognese Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots finely chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 1 small bayleaf
  • 1.5 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper
  • 1/2 cup stock or pasta cooked water

For Serving

  • cheese as needed
  • chilli flakes as needed
  • oregano as needed
  • parsley as needed
  • pepper as needed

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot with 5 cups of water along with salt.
  • Add 200 gms spaghetti. Let it cook. You can follow pack instructions or cook until fork tender.
  • Once it is almost done reserve around 1/2 cup of spaghetti cooked water. Cook until it is fork tender.
  • Drain water and set aside. Reserve the water incase if the spaghetti is dry you can add more while preparing the sauce. Set aside.
  • Now add 2 tablespoon olive oil and heat it - add 1 tablespoon garlic, saute for few seconds.
  • Then add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion along with salt. Saute until transparent.
  • Add 1 cup finely minced mushroom and 1/2 cup carrot.
  • Saute for few mins until it completely shrinks.
  • Add 2 cups tomato puree. I have used fresh tomato puree(pulse tomatoes in mixer until pureed), you can use tinned puree too. Give a quick mix.
  • When it starts to boil cook covered for few mins until raw smell leaves.
  • Open then add 1 small bayleaf, 1.5 teaspoon chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon parsely and 1 teaspoon oregano.
  • Add 1/2 cup pasta cooked water or vegetable stock. If adding red wine add now.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper. I used my pepper mill to crack pepper.
  • Mix well and simmer for about 10-15 mins until the sauce is thick. But make sure to stir in between to avoid burning at the bottom.
  • After few mins the sauce becomes thick. Bolognese sauce ready.
  • Serve spaghetti with a generous serving of bolognese sauce on top along with cheese, herbs and spices.
  • Alternatively you can toss spaghetti in the sauce. Mix well.
  • Season with grated cheese, oregano, chilli flakes before serving.
  • Delicious Spaghetti Bolognese ready to be served!

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Notes

  • Swap dried herbs with fresh if you get it. Add fresh basil leaves for more flavour.
  • Add fresh tomatoes to make puree for best color and flavour. You can use store bought tomato puree too.
  • I use spaghetti made with durum wheat, you can use any variety fo spaghetti.
  • This is medium spicy, if you prefer less then add 1 teaspoon chilli flakes to reduce spice level.
  • Add more cooked pasta water if needed while simmering. While simmering make sure to stir on and off to avoid burning.
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Bolognese
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 502 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 1660mg72%
Potassium 1392mg40%
Carbohydrates 83g28%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 6438IU129%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 260mg26%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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