Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
A classic Italian pasta dish made with ground beef, tomatoes, and herbs, served with spaghetti.
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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
AI Wisdom: Use a saucepan large enough to hold all the ingredients. -
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Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
AI Wisdom: This is the starting point of the soffrito, a traditional Italian mixture of sautéed vegetables. -
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Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
AI Wisdom: Be careful not to burn the garlic. -
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Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
AI Wisdom: Cook the beef until it is no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. -
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Add the red wine and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
AI Wisdom: This will help to intensify the flavor of the sauce. -
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Add the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
AI Wisdom: This will add depth and richness to the sauce. -
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Add the canned crushed tomatoes, beef stock, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
AI Wisdom: Stir well to combine. -
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Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
AI Wisdom: This is the most important part of making a great bolognese sauce - patience is key! -
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While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
AI Wisdom: Save 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti. -
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Add the cooked spaghetti to the saucepan with the bolognese sauce and toss to combine, adding some reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
AI Wisdom: This will help to create a creamy and well-coated sauce.
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