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Secret Ingredient Spaghetti Bolognese

Cook Time

30 minutes

Prep Time

5 minutes

Serves

A deliciously rich Spaghetti Bolognese recipe that’s quick and easy to make, perfect for weeknights and simply embodies comfort food. A few little secret ingredients make this spag bol a favorite you’ll make again and again.

Ingredients

400g dried spaghetti

1 tbsp olive oil

500g beef mince

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp fennel seeds

1/2 tsp chilli flakes

½ cup dried mushrooms such as porcini, chanterelles or shiitake mushrooms - if you don't love mushroom, just finely chop them

1 cup red wine

½ cup tomato paste

1 x 400g can diced tomatoes

1 cup beef bone broth or stock

1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

2 Bay leaves fresh

1 heaped dessert spoon of sour cream

½ cup grated parmesan + extra for topping

½ tsp salt

½ tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

Heat a pan with olive oil on medium high heat, fry the onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes to soften
Season the beef mince with salt and pepper and add to the pan, turn the heat to high and fry until golden brown
Turn the heat to medium high, add in fennel seeds, smoked paprika and chilli flakes, stir through then add red wine, cook for 1 minute
Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, herbs, dried mushrooms and beef stock. Simmer for 15 minutes. Then add sour cream, and parmesan cheese
While the sauce is simmering, cook spaghetti to packet instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, add spaghetti and water to the sauce, stir to combine. stir through. Taste and adjust seasoning
Serve into bowls then bury under a mountain of parmesan cheese.