Mom's Spaghetti Bolognese

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Mom's spaghetti Bolognese recipe was passed on from my Italian grandfather. The ultimate comfort food. Leftovers freeze nicely! To make this recipe more authentic, you can use a mixture of ground veal, pork, and beef. You can also substitute 1/2 cup of red wine for the balsamic vinegar.

Submitted by stefychefy
Updated on July 30, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 strips 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

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook spaghetti uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add bacon. Cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, carrot, and oregano to bacon; continue cooking until vegetables begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Crumble in ground beef; cook and stir until no longer pink and completely cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. Pour vinegar over ground beef mixture; simmer until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar; bring to a boil, season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat. Stir in basil .

  4. Spoon sauce over spaghetti; top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

451 Calories
14g Fat
60g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 451
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 459mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 895mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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