Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

by Cherrypick
Star 4.7
    25m prep time
    135m total time
    Easy level
    18 ingredients

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
  • 500g Spaghetti, or any pasta you like 1 x Sainsbury's Spaghetti Pasta 500g
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1 x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g
  • 50g Parmesan, grated, plus more the serve 1 x Sainsbury's Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese 200g
  • 2 Celery Sticks, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Celery Sticks 250g
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 2 heaped tbsp Tomato Purée 1 x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g
  • 150g Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half 1 x Sainsbury's Baby Plum Tomatoes 325g
  • 1 Beef Stock Cube 1 x Oxo Beef Stock Cubes x12 71g
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 1L
  • 4 Rashers Smoked Streaky Bacon, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Smoked Air Dried Streaky Bacon Rashers, Taste the Difference x14 220g
  • 2 Onions, finely chopped 2 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Rosemary 20g
  • 500g Beef Mince 1 x Sainsbury's British or Irish 5% Fat Beef Mince 500g
  • 2 x 400g tins Plum Tomatoes 2 x Sainsbury's Italian Plum Tomatoes 400g
  • 2 Bay Leaves, fresh or dry 1 x Sainsbury's Bay Leaves 3g
  • 125ml Red Wine 1 x Yellow Tail Shiraz Red Wine 18.7cl
  • 30g Basil Leaves, picked, ¾ finely chopped and the rest left whole for garnish 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g
  • 2 Carrots, trimmed and finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Carrots 500g
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