Spaghetti Bolognese | Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese - Family Favourite!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes add brightness, while crushed are often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.

Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.

Add ground beef and cook until browned all over, about 8 minutes.

Drain excess fat if necessary.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Pour in red wine (if using) and let it simmer until mostly evaporated.

Add canned tomatoes, beef stock, oregano, basil, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a gentle simmer; cover loosely and cook for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves from sauce.

In a large pot, bring salted water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions.

Drain spaghetti, reserving ½ cup pasta water.

Toss spaghetti with sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed.

Serve with grated Parmesan and fresh basil or parsley.

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