Ingredients and Weight:
- Spaghetti: 500g
- Ground Beef: 500g
- Onion: 1 large (150g)
- Carrots: 2 medium (100g)
- Celery: 2 sticks (about 70g)
- Minced garlic: 2 teaspoons
- Italian tomato sauce: 1 jar (about 250g)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Water or vegetable broth: 3 cups (700ml)
- Parmesan cheese: for serving (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot, boil water or vegetable broth. Add salt.
- Prepare the sauce by combining ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic in a pan. Season with salt and pepper.
- When the beef starts to brown, add the Italian tomato sauce and let it cook for about 15 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent sticking.
- When the water/vegetable broth is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente (firm to the bite).
- Drain the spaghetti and transfer to a serving dish. Top with the Bolognese sauce.
- Optionally, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approx. 600 calories per serving (based on the ingredients provided)
- Carbohydrates: From spaghetti and tomato sauce
- Protein: From ground beef and parmesan cheese
- Fat: From beef fat and parmesan cheese
Dish Characteristics:
- Classic Italian-American dish
- Hearty and flavorful meat sauce paired with al dente spaghetti
- Great as a main dish or for a family meal
User Comments:
- "Love the rich flavor of the meat sauce!"
- "Spaghetti was cooked to perfection, not too soft and not too hard."
- "This dish satisfies my Italian-American taste cravings."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a good-quality tomato sauce for best results.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- If you want to make the dish vegetarian, use vegetarian meat alternatives or skip the meat and add more vegetables to the sauce.
