25-min Spaghetti Bolognese
This pasta is so quick and easy to make, perfect for a weekend meal where you want to focus on fun, not cooking!
Photo Credit: Erren's KitchenÂ
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated carrotÂ
- 1/4 cup grated onionÂ
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, groundÂ
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20Â
- 2 tablespoons tomato pasteÂ
- 3 garlic cloves, slicedÂ
- 1/4 cup red wineÂ
- Salt and pepperÂ
- 1 large (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoesÂ
- 1 box spaghetti; Gluten-free option available
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basilÂ
- 1/4 cup minced parsley, with some reserved for garnishÂ
- Pecorino Romano cheese, grated, for garnishÂ
Instructions
- Bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in large pot.
- In a large pot on high heat, add extra-virgin olive oil. Add carrot and onion and cook for 1 minute. Add both sausage and ground beef and cook until 3/4 done, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze with wine and reduce for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in crushed tomatoes and reduce for 10 minutes on medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Add pasta to water and cook to manufacturer’s instructions, stirring to prevent sticking. Stir in basil, parsley, and pasta and season with salt and pepper. Add pasta cooking water, if needed, to loosen sauce to liking. Garnish with grated cheese and parsley.