The best spaghetti bolognese recipe

Name: The best spaghetti bolognese recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon finely chopped; 2 medium onions finely chopped; 2 carrots trimmed and finely chopped; 2 celery sticks finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves finely chopped; 2-3 sprigs rosemary leaves picked and finely chopped; 500g beef mince; 2 x 400g tins plum tomatoes; small pack basil leaves picked, ¾ finely chopped and the rest left whole for garnish; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 fresh bay leaves; 2 tbsp tomato purée; 1 beef stock; 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped (optional); 125ml red wine; 6 cherry tomatoes sliced in half; 75g parmesan grated, plus extra to serve; 400g spaghetti; crusty bread to serve (optional)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:1h 50min

Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This pasta bolognese recipe is sure to become a family favourite.

Updated at: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:58:11 GMT