Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
by Cherrypick
Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty sauce. This pasta bolognese recipe is sure to become a family favourite.
Method
Based on 6 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Put a large saucepan on a medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped bacon rashers and fry for 10 mins until golden and crisp.
Step 3
Reduce the heat and add the chopped onions, carrots, celery sticks, garlic cloves and the chopped rosemary leaves. Fry for 10 mins. Stir the veg often until it softens.
Step 4
Increase the heat to medium-high, add the beef mince and cook stirring for 3-4 mins until the meat is browned all over.
Step 5
Add the tinned plum tomatoes, half of the torn basil leaves, the **dried oregano, bay leaves, tomato purée, beef stock, red wine and the halved cherry tomatoes. Stir with a wooden spoon, breaking up the plum tomatoes. Add a pinch of sugar and season well with salt and pepper.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Add the grated parmesan, check the seasoning again and stir.
Step 8
When the bolognese is nearly finished, cook the spaghetti following the pack instructions.
Step 9
Drain the spaghetti and either stir into the bolognese sauce, or serve the sauce on top. Serve with more grated parmesan and the remaining basil leaves.
- Ingredients
- Based on 6 servings
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2 Onions, finely chopped 2x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
500g Spaghetti, or any pasta you like 1x Sainsbury's Spaghetti Pasta 500g -
1 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 1L -
1 tsp Dried Oregano 1x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g -
125ml Red Wine 1x Yellow Tail Shiraz Red Wine 187ml -
4 Rashers Smoked Streaky Bacon, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Smoked Air Dried Streaky Bacon Rashers, Taste the Difference x14 220g -
50g Parmesan, grated, plus more the serve 1x Sainsbury's Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese 200g -
2 Celery Sticks, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Celery Sticks 250g -
4 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
1 tbsp Rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Rosemary 20g -
500g Beef Mince 1x Sainsbury's British or Irish 5% Fat Beef Mince 500g -
2 x 400g tins Plum Tomatoes 2x Sainsbury's Italian Plum Tomatoes 400g -
2 heaped tbsp Tomato Purée 1x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g -
2 Bay Leaves, fresh or dry 1x Sainsbury's Bay Leaves 3g -
150g Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half 1x Sainsbury's Baby Plum Tomatoes 325g -
1 Beef Stock Cube 1x Oxo Beef Stock Cubes x12 71g -
2 Carrots, trimmed and finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Carrots 500g -
30g Basil Leaves, picked, ¾ finely chopped and the rest left whole for garnish 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g