Yield: 4 people

Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

If there is one recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese that you need to know, this is it! You'll be surprised how an easy recipe like this one can make such a delicious pasta! PLUS the pasta sauce can be used for so many different recipes!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300g of minced meat
  • 200 g spaghetti
  • 1 jar of our All Purpose Pasta Sauce
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp of dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • shredded mozzarella cheese, for garnishing (optional)
  • finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnishing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the spaghetti in water according to the instructions on the spaghetti packet label (usually 7 minutes).
  2. In a pan on medium heat, add olive oil and saute the onions for 1 minute. Add in the chopped garlic and saute for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Add the meat to the pan and cook till the meat changes color and is cooked (about 3 - 4 minutes). Add in the spices and mix well. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Add one jar of the All Purpose Pasta Sauce and water, let it it cook till the water evaporates and the sauce is of the right consistency.
  5. Add in the drained boiled spaghetti to the sauce and mix well.
  6. Top off with mozzarella cheese and wait till the cheese melts.
  7. Serve hot and fresh.

Notes

1. While adding the spices, add in one bay leaf for added aroma and flavor! Discard it before serving the pasta.

2. Make the sauce ahead of time to save time during the week! We love preparing the sauce on the weekend and using it during the week - it goes great in Bolognese, on pizzas as a base sauce and is even delicious as a dip with some nachos!

3. If you have time, you can alternatively marinate the meat with all the spices and leave it for about an hour before cooking it in the recipe - it will add a new dimension to the flavors!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 406Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 661mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 29g