Spaghetti Bolognese

Overview

Prep Time

1:10

Total Time

EASY

Skill Level

4 – 6

Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Onion (finely minced)
  • 1 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 1/4 c Green Pepper
  • 4 Cloves Garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 pkg 44 Farms Ground Beef
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Fresh Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbs Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tbs Dried Basil
  • 1 Tbs Tomato Paste
  • 4 c Crushed Tomatoes (2 x 14.5 oz cans OR 1 28 Oz)
  • 1 Tbs Sugar
  • 2 c Water
  • 1 pkg Cooked Spaghetti
  • Fresh Basil
  • Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1

Sauté onions, green pepper and garlic using the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot until the onions are translucent. Add 44 Farms Ground Beef and brown, 10 minutes on medium-high heat. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, basil and tomato paste. Continue to cook while stirring, 10 minutes.

2

Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar and water - Turn heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring halfway through. The sauce should reduce somewhat and become darker in color.

3

Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and mix through very gently with the heat on the lowest setting. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes more and add an optional Tbs. of butter to make the sauce glisten.

4

Serve with chopped basil and a good parmesan cheese (Optional)

Chef's Tip