Description
This Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Hearty Beef Bolognese combines the buttery richness of garlic-infused pasta with a thick, savory Bolognese sauce. It’s an ideal recipe for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or meal prepping for the week. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, it’s a deliciously easy dish to prepare.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti: 12 oz
- Garlic Butter Sauce: 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp parsley, salt, and pepper
- Beef Bolognese: 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion (diced), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 carrot (finely chopped), 1 celery stalk (finely chopped), 14 oz crushed tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, ½ cup beef broth, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil salted water, cook spaghetti to al dente, reserve ½ cup pasta water, and drain.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, and toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce with reserved pasta water. Add parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Beef Bolognese Sauce: Sauté onion, carrot, and celery; add ground beef and brown. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and herbs. Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Plate the garlic butter spaghetti, top with Bolognese sauce, and garnish with parsley or Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water for perfect sauce consistency.
- Adjust spices to taste for a personalized flavor.
- Freeze leftover Bolognese sauce for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
Keywords: Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce, Garlic Butter Pasta with Beef, Hearty Beef Pasta Recipe