Traditional Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Name: Traditional Spaghetti Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 carrot; 2 stalks celery; 1 onion; 4 ounces streaky bacon; 1 lb hamburger or 1 lb ground beef; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 cloves chopped garlic; 4 ounces mushrooms; 1/4 pint beef stock; 1 glass red wine; 2 tablespoons double cream; 3/4 tablespoon tomato puree; thyme; oregano

Servings: persons

1 ounce butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carrot
2 stalks celery
1 onion
4 ounces streaky bacon
1 lb hamburger or 1 lb ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 bay leaves
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 cloves chopped garlic
4 ounces mushrooms
1/4 pint beef stock
1 glass red wine
2 tablespoons double cream
3/4 tablespoon tomato puree
thyme
oregano

1
Gently melt the butter & oil in a large pan which can be covered.
2
Add chopped carrot, onion, celery, bacon & bay leaves, gently cook until golden.
3
Add minced steak & garlic, season well with salt & pepper, cook until meat is no longer pink.
4
Add wine,cook until liquid reduces a little, add mushrooms thyme& oregano.
5
Blend the tomato puree with the beef stock,then add to pan along with the tinned tomatoes, stir well then cover and cook on lowest possible heat for a couple of hours. The secret to this dish is long, slow cooking as to allow the flavors to meld.
6
As this dish slowly simmers you will need to add more liquid; use either wine or a little water.I find a little wine does best.
7
After two hours or so remove from heat, remove bay leaves, add 2 tbsp of cream, stir well, serve with hot pasta or spaghetti with fresh baked garlic bread and grated cheese.

593

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 carrot, 2 stalks celery, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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!

Traditional Spaghetti Bolognese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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