Easy Kid-Pleasing Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Name: Easy Kid-Pleasing Spaghetti Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (92% lean); 1 (15 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 fresh garlic clove, crushed; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon oil; 6 ounces spaghetti

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan.
2
In another large pot, boil water for spaghetti. When it comes to a rolling boil, add spaghetti and salt, and leave for approx 12 minutes.
3
Once the pan is hot, add the beef. Let it sear on both sides before breaking it up, this seals in more flavour.
4
Once beef is browned, drain excess fat from the pan, add the onion and garlic, and cook for another 3 minutes.
5
Add tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil.
6
Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep seasoning to taste.
7
Drain spaghetti, and rinse excess starch off it.
8
Mix spaghetti and sauce together.
9
Serve and enjoy with a hot slice of garlic cheese bread.

396

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 lb ground beef (92% lean), 1 (15 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce, 1 red onion, chopped, 1 fresh garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Easy Kid-Pleasing 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 Kid-Pleasing Spaghetti Bolognese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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