Bolognese Pasta
A quick and hearty weeknight bolognese with ground beef, tomato sauce, and Parmesan over spaghetti. Ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 8 oz spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 diced onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
- 4
Stir in 2 cups tomato sauce and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Toss the drained spaghetti with the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Serve topped with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
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