Spaghetti Bolognese is an Italian classic loved the world over. This Authentic Spaghetti Bolognese is cooked long and low to leave you with a rich, deep ragu that is loaded with flavor. Simply the best recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese - A true classic family favorite.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan.2 tablespoons olive oil
Add onion and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes and cook until they are softened and lightly golden.
Turn the heat up to high, add beef and use a spatula or wooden spoon to really break the mince down as it browns. (see notes)2lb/1kg ground beef/beef mince
Crumble over the beef bouillon cubes and stir well to coat the meat.3 beef bouillon cubes
Peel the garlic and grate or crush it into the mixture. Stir well.4 cloves garlic
Add in the red wine and let it sizzle for a couple of minutes.¾ cup/180ml red wine
Add in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire Sauce, oregano, Italian mixed herbs and water.2 cans crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon Italian mixed herbs ½ cup/125ml water
Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Put the lid on and cook over a very low heat for 1 ½ hours; stirring occasionally.
Once the time is up, increase the heat to medium and cooke without the lid for a further 20 minutes.
Taste the sauce and then add extra salt and pepper to taste.salt and pepper to taste
At this point you can cook the pasta or cool the sauce and refrigerate it until later.
To cook the Spaghetti
Bring a very large pan of water to the boil, once boiling salt it generously and cook the pasta until al-dente. (1 minute less than the packet suggests)
Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
Place the pasta back into the pan and add the reserved water. Place over a high heat and add half of the bolognese sauce. Stir well until the sauce has thickened around the pasta.
Serve the pasta with extra sauce spooned on top.
Garnish with parmesan.
Notes
You can use red wine or white wine in this dish. White wine is actually more authentic, but red wine tastes delicious too.