Practical Ideas
for a Better Everyday Life
Good Ideas
Brighter Days

September 10, 2026

Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Classic spaghetti Bolognese with rich meat sauce is hearty, comforting, and perfect for family dinner.

Advertisement

Prep 15 min • Cook 40 min • Serves 6

Estimated cost per serving: $1.85
Estimate only. Actual cost varies by store, brand, season, and location.

Recommended for this recipe

Product image

Affiliate Product 1

Space for a cookware, kitchen tool, or ingredient recommendation related to this recipe.

View Product

Product image

Affiliate Product 2

Use this card for another helpful product recommendation.

View Product

Affiliate disclosure: Savora America may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 24 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  2. Sauté onion in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Serve sauce over spaghetti and top with Parmesan.

Tips for the best results

Cook the pasta just to al dente, salt the pasta water well, and save a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Fresh herbs and Parmesan can add even more flavor at the end.

Advertisement

Shop this recipe

Product image

Affiliate Product 3

Extra space for one more related affiliate product.

View Product