Spaghetti Bolognese

This Spaghetti Bolognese combines the rich, hearty flavors of traditional Italian cooking with a creative twist of adding a splash of red wine and a hint of nutmeg for depth. The result is a comforting dish with a savory meat sauce served over al dente spaghetti, perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in.

Ingredients:

• 400g spaghetti
• 300g ground beef
• 100g ground pork
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 400g canned tomatoes, crushed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 150ml red wine
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the crushed tomatoes, red wine, oregano, basil, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
6. Serve the spaghetti topped with the Bolognese sauce, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.