Spaghetti Bolognese with Garlic Bread
A classic Italian dinner featuring a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce served over spaghetti, accompanied by crispy, buttery garlic bread.
Ingredients
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 large onion, finely chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced (for bolognese)
- •500g ground beef
- •1 (400g) can crushed tomatoes
- •1/2 cup beef broth
- •2 tbsp tomato paste
- •1 tsp dried oregano
- •1/2 tsp dried basil
- •Salt and black pepper to taste
- •300g spaghetti
- •For Garlic Bread:
- •1 baguette or crusty loaf, sliced lengthwise
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- •3 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic bread)
- •2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- •1/4 tsp salt
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic (for bolognese) and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- 2
Add ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, draining any excess fat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20 minutes, or up to an hour for a richer flavor, stirring occasionally.
- 4
While the sauce simmers, prepare the garlic bread. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic (for garlic bread), chopped parsley, and salt. Mix well.
- 5
Spread the garlic butter generously over the cut sides of the baguette. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant. If desired, broil for the last minute for extra crispiness.
- 6
Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well. Serve the spaghetti topped with a generous amount of Bolognese sauce and a side of garlic bread.
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