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Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce

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A rich and hearty spaghetti Bolognese sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, herbs, red wine, and cream for a velvety finish. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this sauce is comforting, flavorful, and versatile.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup diced sweet onion

1 ½ teaspoons + pinch Kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon fine sea salt)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound ground beef

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons dried basil

2 teaspoons dried oregano

½ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream

1 cup dry red wine (or grape/pomegranate juice)

1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

½ cup tomato paste

⅓ cup finely grated parmesan

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, cooking until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and crumbly.
  5. Stir in the basil, oregano, and red-pepper flakes.
  6. Mix in the brown sugar, half-and-half, and wine (or juice), simmering for a few minutes to reduce slightly.
  7. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir well.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Just before serving, stir in the parmesan.
  10. Serve over freshly cooked spaghetti with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

Add carrots or celery with the onion for extra vegetables.

Adjust crushed red-pepper flakes for more or less heat.

Use milk instead of cream for a lighter version.

For best freezing results, omit the cream and add it after reheating.

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