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30 Minute Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese that is rich and hearty, tastes like it's been simmering for hours but is on your table in less than 30 minutes! This Spaghetti Bolongese is my easy weeknight version that skips the hours of simmering and delivers an Italian meat sauce with BIG, bold, complex flavors in super LITTLE time! This divine semi-homemade sauce is a family favorite recipe I make more than ANY OTHER RECIPE! The recipe that always comes to the rescue when you don't feel like cooking but want your food to taste like its been simmering for hours and BONUS, it freezes super well!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook spaghetti al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Toss drained spaghetti with a little olive oil to keep the noodles from sticking to each other.
2
Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add meat, onions, carrots and celery and cook until meat is browned.
onion, finely chopped1/2medium carrot, finely chopped*1
3
Add garlic and sauté ⏱️ 30 seconds. Drain off any excess grease if needed.
4
Stir in all of the remaining “Bolognese Sauce” ingredients up to the heavy cream and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer gently uncovered for ⏱️ 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add heavy cream and continue to simmer ⏱️ 5 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency. If you like a thinner sauce, stir in a little of the reserved pasta water a little at a time.
5
Serve Bolognese Sauce over spaghetti and garnish with plenty of Parmesan!
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