How to Make Mom's Spaghetti Bolognese - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about a home-cooked meal, especially when it's a recipe passed down through the generations. Mom's Spaghetti Bolognese is one of those classic dishes that has been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember. This hearty and flavorful pasta dish is packed with savory meat, rich tomato sauce, and aromatic herbs, making it a comforting and satisfying meal that never fails to hit the spot. And the best part? It's surprisingly easy to make, even for the most novi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the bacon in the oil until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir the onion, celery, carrot, and oregano into the bacon; continue cooking until the vegetables begin to soften, another 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Crumble the ground beef into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir until the beef is completely cooked and no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour the balsamic vinegar over the ground beef mixture; allow to simmer until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar into the ground beef mixture; bring the mixture to a boil, season with salt and black pepper, and remove from heat. Stir the fresh basil into the mixture.
  • Ladle the sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.
  • Nutrition

    451 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 459mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 131mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 895mg