6 servings

The best spaghetti bolognese recipe

Name: The best spaghetti bolognese recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 110 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon; 2 medium onions; 2 carrots; 2 celery sticks; 2 garlic cloves; 2 sprigs rosemary leaves; 500 g beef mince; 800 g plum tomatoes; 1 small pack basil leaves; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp tomato purée; 1 beef stock; 1 red chilli; 125 ml red wine; 6 cherry tomatoes; 75 g parmesan; 400 g spaghetti; 1 crusty bread

Prep 25 min

Cook 110 min

6 servings

Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This pasta bolognese recipe is sure to become a family favourite.

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olive oil1 tbsp
smoked streaky bacon(finely chopped)4 rashers
medium onions(finely chopped)2
carrots(trimmed and finely chopped)2
celery sticks(finely chopped)2
garlic cloves(finely chopped)2
rosemary leaves(picked and finely chopped)2 sprigs
beef mince500 g
plum tomatoes(tinned)800 g
basil leaves(¾ finely chopped and the rest left whole for garnish)1 small pack
dried oregano1 tsp
bay leaves2
tomato purée2 tbsp
beef stock1
red chilli(deseeded and finely chopped (optional))1
red wine125 ml
cherry tomatoes(sliced in half)6
parmesan(grated, plus extra to serve)75 g
spaghetti400 g
crusty bread(to serve (optional))1