Ingredients
- For the Bolognese:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 500g (1 lb) lean beef mince (ground beef)
- 700g (24.5 oz) tomato passata (tomato puree)
- 3 cups beef broth (or stock cubes + water)
- 2 tsp Italian mixed herbs
- 1/4–1/2 tsp chili flakes (red pepper flakes, adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 350g (12 oz) uncooked spaghetti (or other pasta)
- For Serving:
- Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Onion & Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook garlic and onion for 2 minutes until translucent.
- Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until browned.
- Add Tomato Passata: Once the beef is browned, stir in the tomato passata.
- Rinse the Bottle: Pour some beef stock into the empty tomato bottle, shake it up, then pour the mixture into the pot.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the remaining beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, Italian herbs, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring it to a boil.
- Add Spaghetti: Add uncooked spaghetti, fanning it out around the pot. Let it sit for 30 seconds to start softening, then gently push it under the liquid.
- Cook Pasta: Once fully submerged, cook for 12 minutes, stirring every minute, and adjusting the heat as needed. Lower the heat to medium around the 8-minute mark to prevent the sauce from catching.
- Toss & Serve: Once the pasta is just cooked (slightly firmer than you’d like), remove from heat. Toss the pasta and sauce for about 30 seconds to allow the sauce to thicken further.
- Serve Immediately: Serve with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Tomato Passata: This is used for a thicker sauce, but you can substitute it with crushed tomatoes if needed.
- Pasta Options: You can use short or tiny pasta; adjust cooking times as necessary.
- Batch Cooking: This recipe keeps well, making it great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: undefined
- Method: undefined
- Cuisine: Italian-esque, Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
