Name: Old-Fashioned Spaghetti Bolognese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb lb Ground beef (preferably 80% lean for flavor and juiciness); 1 large Yellow onion (finely chopped); 1 medium Carrot (peeled and finely chopped); 1 large Celery stalk (finely chopped); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 can 28 oz Canned tomatoes (crushed tomatoes preferred); 2 tbsp tbsp Tomato paste; 1/2 cup cup Red wine (use a wine you would drink); 1 cup cup Beef broth (low-sodium); 1 Bay leaf; 2 tbsp tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp tsp Salt (or to taste); 1/2 tsp tsp Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste); 1 tsp tsp Sugar (balances acidity of tomatoes); 12 oz oz Spaghetti (cook according to package instructions); for serving Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

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1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 8-10 minutes.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Vegetables should be translucent and aromatic.
2

Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3

Increase heat to high and add ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.

⏱️ 8 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Ensure meat is well browned for flavor.
4

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to enhance flavor.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Cook until the tomato paste darkens.
5

Pour in red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 3-4 minutes.

⏱️ 4 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Alcohol will evaporate, leaving a rich flavor.
6

Add canned tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook uncovered for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.

⏱️ 120 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Long simmering time enhances flavors.
7

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water. Drain the spaghetti.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Reserving pasta water helps to adjust sauce consistency.
8

Discard the bay leaf from the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Toss the spaghetti in the sauce, adding pasta water as necessary to coat the noodles.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Pasta water helps the sauce adhere to the pasta.
9

Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Old-Fashioned Spaghetti Bolognese

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