Traditional Italian Spaghetti Bolognese with Parmesan and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A hearty pasta dish featuring a slow-simmered meat sauce, fresh basil, and grated Parmesan. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs spaghetti, ground beef, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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

• 400g spaghetti
• 300g ground beef
• 1 medium (diced) onion
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 200g tomato puree
• 100ml red wine
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 50g (grated) Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp (chopped) fresh basil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add 400g spaghetti and 1 tsp salt. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 300g ground beef, breaking it into small pieces. Cook for 5 minutes until browned, then stir in 100ml red wine to deglaze.
4. Step 4: Add 200g tomato puree, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce, stir to coat, and top with 50g grated Parmesan and 1 tbsp fresh basil. Serve immediately.