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ITALIAN, WESTERN · DINNER
Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients
2
1 1/2 tbsp olive oilAs needed
2 garlic cloves (, minced)As needed
1 onion (, finely chopped (brown, yellow or white))As needed
1 lb / 500g beef mince (ground beef) (OR half pork, half beef (Note 1))As needed
1/2 cup (125 ml) dry red wine ((sub water or beef broth/stock))As needed
2 beef bouillon cubes (, crumbled OR granulated beef bouillon (Note 2))As needed
800g / 28 oz can crushed tomato ((or tomato passata))As needed
2 tbsp tomato pasteAs needed
2 tsp white sugar (, if needed (Note 3))As needed
2 tsp Worcestershire sauceAs needed
2 dried bay leavesAs needed
2 sprigs fresh thyme ((or 1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano))As needed
3/4 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt)As needed
1/2 tsp black pepperAs needed
400 g / 13 oz spaghetti (, dried)As needed
Parmesan cheese (and finely chopped parsley (optional))As needed
Method
Sauté - Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 3 minutes or until light golden and softened. Cook beef - Turn heat up to high and add beef. Cook, breaking it up as your go, until browned. Reduce wine - Add red wine. Bring to simmer and cook for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pot, until the alcohol smell is gone. Simmer - Add the remaining ingredients. Stir, bring to a simmer then turn down to medium so it bubbles gently. Cook for 20 - 30 minutes (no lid), adding water if the sauce gets too thick for your taste. Stir occasionally. Slow simmer option: really takes this to another level, if you have the time! Add 3/4 cup of water, cover with lid and simmer on very low for 2 - 2.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so. (Note 5) Uncover, simmer 20 minutes to thicken sauce. (Note 6 for slow cooker) Taste and add more salt it desired. Serve over spaghetti - though if you have the time, I recommend tossing the sauce and pasta per steps below. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook per packet directions MINUS 1 minute. Scoop out a mug of pasta cooking water and set aside, then drain the pasta. Add pasta into the bolognese sauce with about 1/2 cup (125 ml) of reserved pasta water over medium heat. Toss gently for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, or until the spaghetti turns red and the sauce thickens. Divide between bowls. Garnish with parmesan and parsley if desired.
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