Lunch: Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Deb Wise Making your own bolognese sauce from scratch is deeply satisfying - and delicious! Serve the sauce over hot cooked spaghetti noodles with a green salad and garlic toast for a complete meal.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe | Myrecipes

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 (3/4-ounce) slice French bread
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
12 ounces ground sirloin
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained (such as Hunt's)
4 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 8 ounces uncooked)
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

Pulse bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Combine crumbs and milk in a bowl.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; sauté 8 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add vinegar; cook for 30 seconds. Add oregano, salt, peppers, and beef; cook 7 minutes, stirring to crumble. Stir in breadcrumb mixture and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti; top with cheese.

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