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Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese
Italian

Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese

A quick take on the Italian classic. Deeply savory beef ragu served over spaghetti with plenty of parmesan.

Total
45 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
4
  • comfort
  • kid-friendly
  • meal-prep

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • ground beef16 oz
  • spaghetti12 oz
  • canned crushed tomatoes1½ can
  • yellow onion1 piece
  • carrot2 piece
  • celery stalk1 piece
  • garlic4 clove
  • tomato paste4 tbsp
  • whole milk8 tbsp
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • parmesan cheese8 tbsp
  • fresh basil4 sprig
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • salt2 tsp

You'll need

pot · bowl

Method

  1. Finely dice onion, carrot, celery. Mince garlic.

    6 min · prep

  2. Heat oil in a pot over medium. Saute onion, carrot, celery with salt 6 minutes until soft.

    6 min · saute

  3. Push vegetables aside, add beef and brown hard, 6 minutes.

    6 min · saute

  4. Stir in garlic, oregano, and tomato paste. Cook 1 minute.

    1 min · saute

  5. Add milk, let it bubble away 2 minutes, then pour in crushed tomatoes.

    3 min · simmer

  6. Simmer gently, uncovered, 18 minutes. Meanwhile boil spaghetti per package.

    18 min · simmer

  7. Drain pasta, toss into the sauce with a splash of pasta water.

    2 min

  8. Plate. Finish with torn basil and a shower of parmesan.

    2 min

Serving suggestion

A simple arugula salad with lemon cuts the richness.

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