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Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

This is the pasta that never lets you down. A rich, meaty sauce that simmers while you help with homework, and by the time the table is set, dinner is done. Kids eat it, husbands eat it, picky relatives eat it — it just works.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. While the sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  5. Toss drained pasta with the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen it up.
  6. Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan.