Description
A rich, savory beef bolognese simmered to perfection and served over creamy garlic butter spaghetti—comforting, hearty, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce and reduce heat. Let simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix until smooth. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Serve the beef bolognese over the garlic butter spaghetti. Top with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or finely chopped carrots to the bolognese for extra texture.
- Prepare the sauce a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Freeze bolognese separately for easy future meals.
- Add a splash of cream or water when reheating to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
