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A steaming bowl of Spaghetti Bolognese garnished with fresh herbs.

Best way to grow your perfect Spaghetti Bolognese

This recipe guides you through creating a rich and flavorful Spaghetti Bolognese, emphasizing fresh ingredients and a slow-simmering process for depth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g Ground Beef
  • 100 g Pancetta diced
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 Carrot chopped
  • 1 Celery Stalk chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 800 g Crushed Tomatoes
  • 250 ml Red Wine
  • 250 ml Beef Broth
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Parmesan Cheese for serving
  • 400 g Spaghetti

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Strainer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove pancetta, leave the rendered fat, then add onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until softened, which takes about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned all over.
Cooking
  1. Drain any excess fat from the pot, then pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  2. Allow the wine to simmer until it has mostly reduced, about 5-7 minutes, then stir in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in the milk and the crispy pancetta, then season with salt and pepper to taste, and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, uncovered.
Serving
  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain the spaghetti and serve immediately with the bolognese sauce.
  3. Garnish generously with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, you can simmer the bolognese for up to 4 hours. Make sure to stir occasionally and add more beef broth if it becomes too dry. This sauce tastes even better the next day!