BON's Bolognese

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A rich, slow-simmered meat sauce with vibrant vegetables and herbs, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti for a comforting meal that honors culinary tradition. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 110 minutes pairs olive oil, finely diced onion, finely diced carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup, finely diced onion
• 1/2 cup, finely diced carrot
• 1/2 cup, finely diced celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper
• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced carrot, and 1/2 cup diced celery, and cook for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until aromatic, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until deepened in color and aroma.
5. Step 5: Add 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup red wine, 1/2 cup beef broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
7. Step 7: While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
8. Step 8: Serve the bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti, topped with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.