Spaghetti with Bolognese sauce

Spaghetti with Bolognese sauce

baby friendly dairy free

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 500g of ground beef
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 150g of fresh tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Steps

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, dried basil and dried oregano.
  5. Mix everything together and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the flavors have melded.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve with your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil or parsley leaves.