Nigel's Spaghetti Bolognese

A classic meat sauce made with ground beef, vegetables, milk, and wine, simmered until tender and served over spaghetti.

Dinner Beef Italian Main Course Pasta

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

786

kcal / serving

3144 kcal total

Carbs

83g

per serving

332 g total

Fat

34.2g

per serving

136.8 g total

Protein

36.3g

per serving

145.2 g total

Cook Time

105

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

200

Whole Milk

serving

Parmesan Cheese

grated, to serve

GrainsCereals

400

Spaghetti Or Tagliatelle

cooked according to packet instructions

Liquids

200

200

Meat

400

or lamb

NutsSeeds

cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

piece

Bay Leaf

pinch

Nutmeg

freshly ground

Vegetables

piece

Onion

finely chopped

piece

Carrot

finely chopped

stalks

Celery

finely chopped

piece

Mushroom

large, finely chopped

220

Crushed Tomatoes

or passata

Method

Simmer the sauce partially covered for 90 minutes.

Add milk, tomatoes, wine, stock, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

Melt butter in a heavy-based pan and cook pancetta for 5 minutes.

Stir in cooked pasta and serve with grated parmesan.

Brown the minced meat over high heat for about 8 minutes.

Add onion, garlic, carrot, celery, mushrooms, and bay leaves and cook for 10 minutes.