Easy American-Style Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Name: Easy American-Style Spaghetti Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion chopped; 1 garlic clove chopped; olive oil as needed; 1 1/8 pounds ground meat mixed, pork and beef; 1 2/3 cups diced tomatoes canned, or 400 ml tomato puree; 2 teaspoons sugar; 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3/4 pound spaghetti; water as needed; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a saucepan and saute onion and garlic.
2
Add ground meat.
3
Stir often and break up clumps, so that meat cooks evenly.
4
Cover with lid and simmer.
5
When meat is almost cooked, add canned tomatoes.
6
Tip: For a thinner sauce, use 400 ml tomato puree instead of diced tomatoes.
7
Stir sauce and cook for a few more minutes, then add sugar, red wine vinegar and dried oregano.
8
Cook spaghetti or other pasta in plenty of boiling, salted water until al dente.
9
Drain pasta.
10
Serve sauce over pasta.

401

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion chopped, 1 garlic clove chopped, olive oil as needed, 1 1/8 pounds ground meat mixed, pork and beef, and more.

Yes, Easy American-Style Spaghetti Bolognese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy American-Style Spaghetti Bolognese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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