Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Jamie Oliver is famous for simple comfort food. This classic pasta is rich and hearty. It suits busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 1 celery stick finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil chopped
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery.
- Cook gently until soft.
- Add garlic and stir briefly.
- Add ground beef and brown well.
- Stir in tomato paste evenly.
- Add crushed tomatoes and herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer gently for forty minutes.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente.
- Drain pasta and reserve water.
- Toss spaghetti with the sauce.
- Add pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot with parmesan.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for sweetness.
- Brown the meat very well.
- Simmer sauce on low heat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning often.
- Add pasta water for silkiness.