Easy spaghetti Bolognese

Tips: Cook easy spaghetti Bolognese

Take your easy spaghetti Bolognese to the next level with these helpful tips. Learn how to prepare the dish and store leftovers.

Make ahead of time

Prepare the Bolognese sauce in advance. Cool the sauce to room temperature, pour it into a freezer-safe container and transfer to the freezer. It will keep well for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat it, defrost the sauce in the fridge overnight and warm it up in a saucepan until it is hot.

Cook al dente pasta

Cooking the pasta “al dente” means boiling the pasta until it is firm to the bite. This ensures the pasta retains its texture and does not become overly soft or mushy. It should have a slight firmness in the centre when you chew it. Once the pasta is drained, toss it with the sauce to coat each strand.

Storing leftovers

Bolognese sauce can last for about 3 to 4 days when stored properly in the refrigerator. To maximise its shelf life, ensure that the sauce is cooled to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container.

Make a quick and easy spaghetti Bolognese

Our easy spaghetti Bolognese recipe is designed to make your everyday cooking quicker and easier, especially when you are short on time. This dish maintains the rich, deep flavours that Bolognese is famous for, using only a few key ingredients. It combines minced meat with a creamy pasta sauce enriched with crème fraiche. It is one of the most popular spaghetti dishes worldwide, and with our recipe, you can easily enjoy it for lunch, dinner, or any meal in between.

Minced meat fried in butter for savoury flavours

To make a great Bolognese, you need a great meat base. In our recipe, we have made sure to fry the meat in butter and rapeseed oil. The butter imparts a deep, savoury richness to the meat that enhances its natural flavours. As the meat browns, it develops a delightful texture with a tender bite to it, guaranteeing a meal that you and your family to enjoy.

Rich and creamy tomato sauce with crème fraiche

Spaghetti Bolognese is renowned for its three main components: the spaghetti, the meat, and the sauce. Every component needs to work together. Our sauce takes the robust, tangy sweetness of tomatoes and combines it with the creamy, slightly tanginess of crème fraiche, creating a velvety-smooth consistency. When mixed with the meat and pasta, the sauce beautifully clings to each ingredient. For an aromatic finish, top the dish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Prepare a classic pasta dish in 20 minutes

In just about 20 minutes, you can enjoy a plate of aromatic, delicious spaghetti Bolognese. Our recipe is simple and straightforward, capturing all the essential elements of traditional Italian Bolognese with simplified ingredients. This allows you to prepare a scrumptious Bolognese without spending too much time in the kitchen. It is ideal for lunch or as a quick, twenty-minute dinner solution.

If you are looking for a delicious Bolognese that takes its time simmering, try our creamy spaghetti Bolognese. For other classic pasta dishes, have a look at this quick mac and cheese or the creamy prawn fettuccine.

Add your own touch

When it comes to our recipes, we always encourage getting creative and adding your own personal touch to each dish. For instance, vegetables are great for adding flavour and texture to the sauce. Cut onions, mushrooms, or red pepper and fry them in oil. They will add a richer and more earthy flavour.

Incorporating a sprinkle of your favourite spices can also elevate the dish with layers of complexity and nuance. Smoked paprika introduces a warm, smoky element, while chilli flakes add a distinctive heat. Both spices are excellent for balancing the overall richness of the dish.

Similarly, explore different pasta varieties if you are looking to change things up. Instead of spaghetti, try tagliatelle, fettuccine, or pappardelle, all of which are excellent at holding sauce. Whether you choose regular or wholewheat pasta is entirely up to you. Both options are great for our easy spaghetti Bolognese.