Spicy Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 celery rib, diced; 1 chili, Red 2 inches long, chopped fine; 500 g lean ground beef; 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup red wine; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 stock cubes, Beef; 1 tablespoon tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1 pinch thyme; ground pepper; salt; 500 g spaghetti or 500 g your favourite pasta

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 celery rib, diced
1 chili, Red 2 inches long, chopped fine
500 g lean ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 stock cubes, Beef
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 pinch thyme
ground pepper
salt
500 g spaghetti or 500 g your favourite pasta

1
Heat oil in a medium saucepan and saute the onion, garlic, celery and the chilli (take seeds out for a milder flavour before you dice the chilli). cook slowly until soft.
2
Add the Meat and stir with a fork until its well broken up and turned brown.
3
Add the tomatoes, with the juice, and all the other ingredients, and simmer stirring every so often for approximately an hour or until its thickened up.
4
Cook spaghetti or pasta for the usual length of time, until its al dente, drain well. dont wash it with hot water as the sauce will stick better. Add the sauce and stir well. serve immediately with a tomato salad and crusty bread.
5
You can freeze the sauce easily.

1031

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 celery rib, diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Bolognese Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Spicy Bolognese Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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