Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• 400 g spaghetti
• 300 g ground beef
• 200 g ground pork
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 800 g crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 150 ml red wine
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 handful fresh basil
• 50 g parmesan
• to taste salt and pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Finely dice the onion, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

4. 4

   Add ground beef and pork. Break up and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in red wine. Bubble for 2 minutes to cook off alcohol.

6. 6

   Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.

9. 9

   Season sauce with salt and pepper. Tear in fresh basil.

10. 10

    Drain pasta, toss with sauce, serve topped with parmesan.