Spaghetti Bolognese, also known as "spag bol," is a beloved dish that has captured the hearts and taste buds of people worldwide. This classic Italian pasta dish combines the richness of a slow-simmered tomato sauce with the comforting texture of spaghetti noodles. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, creating a delicious spag bol is a rewarding experience. With a few simple tips and the right ingredients, you can whip up a mouthwatering meal that will satisfy the entire family.
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SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
This ultimate pasta recipe is a total classic, delicious, and super-easy to knock together.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Beef Recipes Beef Italian Mince Tomato Minced beef Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic and onions, pick and finely chop the rosemary, then finely slice the bacon.
- Heat a splash of oil in a casserole pan on a medium heat, add the bacon, rosemary, garlic and onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced beef, breaking it apart with the back of a spoon, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until starting to brown, then pour in the wine. Leave to bubble and cook away.
- Meanwhile, drain and tip the sun-dried tomatoes into a food processor, blitz to a paste, then add to the pan with the tomatoes. Stir well, break the plum tomatoes apart a little.
- Cover with a lid then place in the oven for 1 hour, removing the lid and giving it a stir after 30 minutes - if it looks a little dry at this stage, add a splash of water to help it along.
- About 10 minutes before the time is up, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain, reserving a mugful of cooking water, then return to the pan with a few spoons of Bolognese, a good grating of Parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Toss to coat the spaghetti, loosening with a splash of cooking water, if needed.
- Divide the spaghetti between plates or bowls, add a good spoonful of Bolognese to each, then serve with a fine grating of Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 15.6 g fat, SaturatedFat 5.7 g saturated fat, Protein 37.6 g protein, Carbohydrate 78.5 g carbohydrate, Sugar 12.3 g sugar, Sodium 2.4 g salt, Fiber 3.2 g fibre
SPAG BOL
A rich, delicious, traditional spaghetti bolognese that will really impress your partner! So simple yet so yummy!
Provided by Natalie Reid
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until onions are tender. Stir in red bell pepper and saute 2 minutes.
- Place ground beef in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, wine and tomato paste. Bring to a boil and add celery, bay leaves and Italian seasoning.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until sauce thickens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 386 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
THE BEST SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE RECIPE
Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This recipe comes courtesy of BBC Good Food user Andrew Balmer
Provided by Andrew Balmer
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Put a large saucepan on a medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Add 4 finely chopped bacon rashers and fry for 10 mins until golden and crisp.
- Reduce the heat and add the 2 onions, 2 carrots, 2 celery sticks, 2 garlic cloves and the leaves from 2-3 sprigs rosemary, all finely chopped, then fry for 10 mins. Stir the veg often until it softens.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add 500g beef mince and cook stirring for 3-4 mins until the meat is browned all over.
- Add 2 tins plum tomatoes, the finely chopped leaves from ¾ small pack basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 bay leaves, 2 tbsp tomato purée, 1 beef stock cube, 1 deseeded and finely chopped red chilli (if using), 125ml red wine and 6 halved cherry tomatoes. Stir with a wooden spoon, breaking up the plum tomatoes.
- Bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 1 hr 15 mins stirring occasionally, until you have a rich, thick sauce.
- Add the 75g grated parmesan, check the seasoning and stir.
- When the bolognese is nearly finished, cook 400g spaghetti following the pack instructions.
- Drain the spaghetti and either stir into the bolognese sauce, or serve the sauce on top. Serve with more grated parmesan, the remaining basil leaves and crusty bread, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
QUICK EASY SPAG BOL
Make and share this Quick Easy Spag Bol recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cooking gerbel
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- heat oil in heavy saucepan over gentel heat.
- add onion and garlic toss until coated.
- sweat on gental heat (soft and pale golden).
- add meat turn heat up high stir until browned.
- add flour if using.
- add tomatoes with juice.
- add italian stock cube,mixed herbs,garlic salt and pepper and salt and pepper.
- cook tomatoes uncoverd for aprox 30 min
- cook spagetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.4, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 51.5, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 23.9
SPAG BOL
My Husband is a junk food fiend but he pesters me for Spag Bol at least once a week, it's a good way to hide whatever vegetables I've got lying about.
Provided by mrs-h-the-3rd
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Over a moderate heat, soften onions and celery, add garlic and bacon and fry until cooked.
- Add mince, this can either be done in batches or else all at the same time, depending on the size of your pan. Let cook through for a few mins, drain the fat if needed carefully, there can be quite a lot depending on what kind of mince you are using.
- Stir in tomato puree, let cook for a minute and then add the tinned tomatoes. I use 2 tins and some water if you like a thinner sauce. Season lightly and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the herbs and sugar, these can be added according to taste. Let simmer for another 10 mins and adjust seasoning. Add mushrooms near the end of cooking, giving them a chance to soften but still keep their shape.
- Serve with spaghetti straight away.
Tips:
- Use freshly minced beef: Freshly minced beef will give your spag bol a much better flavor than pre-packaged mince.
- Brown the beef in batches: Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the beef. This will prevent it from stewing and releasing its juices.
- Use a good quality tomato sauce: A good quality tomato sauce will make a big difference to the flavor of your spag bol. Look for a sauce that is made with fresh tomatoes and has a rich, deep flavor.
- Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your spag bol. Add a variety of vegetables, such as onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms.
- Simmer the sauce for a long time: The longer you simmer the sauce, the better the flavors will develop. Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
- Season the sauce to taste: Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar for a bit of extra flavor.
- Serve with your favorite pasta: Spag bol is traditionally served with spaghetti, but you can use any type of pasta that you like. Some other popular choices include penne, fusilli, and macaroni.
Conclusion:
Spag bol is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover beef and vegetables, and it is also a very affordable meal. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can make a spag bol that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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