The Ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese
This is the ultimate spag bol recipe, the addition of herby pangrattato is a game changer.
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Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
Bolognese:
- 400 g Minced beef
- 200 g Minced pork
- 1 Large onion diced
- 2 Carrots diced
- 2 Celery sticks diced
- 4 tsps Chopped garlic
- 1 Bunch of rosemary chopped
- 3 Bay leaves
- 180 ml Red wine
- 200 ml Beef stock
- 2 tbsps Tomato pureé
- 2 400 g tins of chopped tomatoes
- 600 g Fresh spaghetti or 300g of dried
- Parmesan cheese to finish
Pangrattato:
- 100 g Fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 Bunch of fresh rosemary
- 1 Bunch of fresh thyme
- 2 tsps Chopped garlic
- 2 tbsps Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pan, add the minced beef and the minced pork. Cook over a high heat, use a wooden spoon or a spatula to break up the meat.
- Keep cooking until the mince is browned all over and all the liquid has disappeared.
- Add the carrot, onion and celery. Cook for a few minutes, then add the rosemary, bay leaves and chopped garlic. Mix well and cook for a further minute.
- Pour in the red wine and reduce by half. Then add the beef stock.
- Stir well, then add the tomato pureé and the tins of chopped tomatoes.
- Turn the heat down and simmer on a low-medium heat for about 90 minutes until you have a rich and thick sauce. Season to taste.
- Whilst it is cooking you can prepare the pangrattato. In a large frying pan, heat up the olive oil then add the chopped rosemary and garlic. Fry for one minute before adding the breadcrumbs.
- Cook over a high heat, constantly stirring until the breadcrumbs have turned golden and crunchy. Place them into a bowl and set aside.
- When the ragu is almost ready, cook your pasta in boiling salted water as per the instructions on the packet.
- Once the spaghetti is al-dente, toss it with the ragu and some pasta water.
- Plate it up and grate some parmesan over the top.
- Finish with the crunchy pangrattato.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal
9 comments on “The Ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese”
Genuinely the best spag bol ever. And the pangrattato is a game changer
Another great recipe. I didn’t make the pangrattato as I forgot the breadcrumbs but the dish was tasty enough without this. I don’t usually like spaghetti bolognese but I enjoyed this!
Best spag bol recipe I’ve tried and will always be my go to now! Totally foolproof – you can’t go wrong. Thanks Jon.
I’ve tried so many spag bol recipes and this is the only recipe I’ll use now, it really is a game changer!!
Whenever I make Spaghetti Bolognese THIS is the recipe I go to. Used it so many times pretty sure I know it off by heart now!
This is the only was I make spag Bol now and the crunchy topping always works! I’m so pleased I found Jon’s recipes as they are easy and 100% always work. This is my go to website when I don’t know what to cook!
Just when you think you’ve got the best spag bol recipe – i tried this one and its now a firm fave!
This was the BEST spaghetti bolognese I’ve ever made! The pangrattato was absolutely amazing sooo delicious!! 100% recommend!
Must try! Our family favourite! This recipe takes spaghetti bolognaise to a whole new level