Here’s a classic recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese: Feel free to adjust the ingredients and quantities to suit your preferences. This recipe serves about 4 people, so you can adjust accordingly if you need to serve more or fewer individuals.

Ingredients:

For the sauce:

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef or a mix of ground beef and pork
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 16/20 cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

For serving:

• 1 pound (450g) spaghetti
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and celery until softened about 5 minutes.
2. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the ground meat to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. If using red wine, pour it into the skillet and let it simmer for a few minutes until it’s mostly reduced.
6. Add crushed tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and beef or vegetable broth to the skillet. Stir to combine everything well.
7. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then lower the heat and let it gently simmer for at least 30 minutes. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavors will become. Remember to stir occasionally.
8. While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta.
9. Once the sauce is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaf.
10. Serve the Bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil or parsley.
11. Enjoy your homemade Spaghetti Bolognese!

Feel free to adjust the ingredients and quantities to suit your preferences. This recipe serves about 4 people, so you can adjust accordingly if you need to serve more or fewer individuals.