Hearty Spaghetti Bolognese

Treat yourself to a rich and flavorful spaghetti bolognese, simmered to perfection. Made with a blend of savory ingredients, this classic dish is sure to please even the most discerning of palates.

Ingredients

For the Bolognese Sauce
2	lbs ground beef
2	medium onions, chopped
3	celery stalks, chopped
2	diced carrots (add as much or as little as you like)
7 1⁄2	ounces tomato sauce
10	ounces tomato soup
13	ounces tomato paste
28	ounces tomatoes (I like petite)
3	cups water
3	tablespoons white sugar
2	tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1	teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3	teaspoons salt (more or less depending on your taste)
1 1⁄2	teaspoons dry oregano
1	teaspoon garlic salt
1	teaspoon dry basil
1	teaspoon celery seeds or celery salt
1⁄2	teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

• For the Bolognese Sauce

  1. Saute the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots, and cook until soft.
  2. Add the tomato sauce, tomato soup, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt, oregano, garlic salt, basil, celery salt, and ground pepper. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer gently for at least an hour, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  4. Continue simmering until the flavors meld together and the sauce thickens to your liking.

Aug 16, 2024