Simple tomatoes, a little olive oil, and plenty of basil.
Real food photography · Serving details may varyBolognese-inspired
Weeknight beef bolognese
A tomato-rich beef sauce with carrot and a slow-simmered feel.
◷ 40 minutes*Serves 2Contains meat
A simplified home-cooking adaptation. *Timing is an estimate; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.
RECIPE DECISION NOTES
Is this the right meal for today?
This is a short tomato-based beef sauce for a weeknight pasta meal. It does not claim the long cooking method or exact composition of a traditional regional ragù.
Plan the method before you start
The recipe uses ground beef, so follow its ground-meat temperature instruction. Begin the pasta while the sauce simmers, and keep optional parmesan separate if you are still deciding how to finish the plate.
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Make something good
- 01
Heat oil in a deep skillet. Soften onion and carrot for 7–8 minutes.
- 02
Add ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and the meat reaches 71°C / 160°F.
- 03
Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, oregano, and water. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring and adding water if needed.
- 04
Meanwhile cook spaghetti in salted water according to the packet. Toss with the sauce and a splash of pasta water. Season and serve.
A little room to make it yours.
Season to your taste and check ingredient labels, including stocks, sauces, and bread. Dietary labels describe this listed recipe; they do not verify packaged products or allergen safety.
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