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Mom's Spaghetti Bolognese

Mom's Spaghetti Bolognese

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 50 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

  • Oil / Fats

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🥓 3 strips bacon, diced

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 large onion, finely chopped
    • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
    • 🥕 1 carrot, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • Meat

    • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • Tomato Products

    • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
    • 🍅 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • Seasonings

    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons white sugar

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

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.

3

Add onion, celery, carrot, and oregano to bacon; continue cooking until vegetables begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.

4

Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

5

Crumble in ground beef; cook and stir until no longer pink and completely cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.

6

Pour balsamic vinegar over ground beef mixture; simmer until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.

7

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.

8

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

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

451

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 60
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 For a more authentic flavor, use a mixture of ground veal, pork, and beef instead of just ground beef.Substitute 1/2 cup of red wine for balsamic vinegar if desired.Leftovers freeze well in airtight containers for up to 3 months.Serve with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal.