Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
Why Oven-Cooked Spaghetti Bolognese is a Game-Changer
If you’re on a quest for the ultimate family favorite, look no further than this quick and easy spaghetti bolognese recipe. Now, you might be pondering, “Why ditch the stovetop for the oven?” Well, sweet friend, cooking in the oven allows all those rich flavors to meld beautifully while you kick back and sip on a glass of wine (or juice for me at the moment and the little ones). Plus, you get a delightful baked pasta experience that will have your family singing your praises.
The Secret Ingredient: Better Than Bouillon
And here’s the scoop—this isn’t just any spaghetti bolognese. The secret to achieving that “cooked all day” flavor in just 30 minutes lies in one special ingredient: Better Than Bouillon. Toss that stock cube aside; this magic paste brings depth to your sauce that will have everyone asking, “Did you really spend all day cooking this?” Spoiler alert: You didn’t!
Let’s Get Cooking: Your Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Are you ready to whip up the most scrumptious spaghetti bolognese? Gather your supplies and follow along!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion; diced
- 4 cloves garlic; minced
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp beef base (aka your Better Than Bouillon!)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes + 1 can of water
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped
- 12 oz spaghetti
Steps for Cooking:
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Drizzle olive oil into a large heavy-bottom pot and brown the ground beef and sausage.
Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Is it smelling good yet? Good!
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Now, time to stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and beef base. Cook until the mixture turns a lovely burnt orange color (around 4 minutes)!
Next, add in the crushed tomatoes, water, salt, sugar, and fresh basil. Give it a good stir.
Break the spaghetti in half.
*Pro Tip– DO NOT break all 12oz of pasta at once. (Unless you want little fragments flying all over your kitchen.) Instead grab 12-15 noodles at a time and break in half like that, trust me on this. I Learned the hard way!
Submerge the pasta in that glorious sauce so it all cooks evenly.
Pop that beauty into the oven uncovered for 18 minutes, stirring at 5 and 10 minutes. This ensures it won’t stick together in a clumpy mess, so don’t skip this step.
Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving. Voilà!
In summary, cooking this spaghetti bolognese in the oven not only locks in that exquisite flavor but also gives you less kitchen fuss. So, gather the family and enjoy a meal that’s bound to become a regular on your dinner table. Happy cooking friends!
Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 Tosp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp beef base
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes + 1 can water
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 12 oz spaghetti
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425F
- To a large heavy bottom pot drizzle in olive oil and brown beef and sausage
- Add in the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes or until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and saute another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and beef base.
- Cook until the mixture is a burnt orange color (about 4 minutes)
- Add the crushed tomatoes, water, salt, sugar, and fresh basil; stir to combine.
- Break pasta in half (or use pot size long pasta) and nestle into the sauce on top.
- Bake uncovered in pre heated oven for 18 minutes, stirring at 5 minutes and again at 10 minutes.
- Garnish with parley and Parmesan
- cheese and enjoy!
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