Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• •400g spaghetti
• •500g ground beef
• •1 medium onion, finely chopped
• •2 garlic cloves, minced
• •1 carrot, finely diced
• •1 celery stalk, finely diced
• •400g can of chopped tomatoes
• •2 tbsp tomato paste
• •125ml red wine (optional)
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •1 tsp dried basil
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
• •Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in the red wine (if using) and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until mostly evaporated.

6. 6

   Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

8. 8

   Serve the spaghetti topped with the Bolognese sauce. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.