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One Pot Pasta Bolognese

A hearty and hassle-free one pot pasta dish that combines the rich flavors of classic Bolognese sauce with spaghetti, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 500 g lean beef mince Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
For the sauce
  • 700 g tomato passata Tomato puree
  • 3 cups beef broth Can substitute with stock cubes and water
  • 2 tsp Italian mixed herbs
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes Adjust to taste
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Can be replaced with soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp pepper
For the pasta
  • 350 g spaghetti Uncooked; other pasta can be used
  • to taste Parmesan cheese For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking for about 2 minutes until they become translucent.
Cooking the Beef
  1. Add in the beef mince, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir until fully browned.
  2. Once the beef changes color, pour in the tomato passata and stir well.
Building the Sauce
  1. To not waste any flavor, add a splash of beef stock to the empty passata bottle, shake it, and pour it into your pot.
  2. Add the rest of the beef stock, mixed herbs, chili flakes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. Add the uncooked spaghetti, fanning it out. Let it sit for 30 seconds to soften, and then push it down into the liquid.
  2. Allow everything to bubble together for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium after 8 minutes to avoid burning at the bottom.
Finishing Touches
  1. When the pasta is just shy of fully cooked and the sauce is thick, take it off the heat and toss it for about 30 seconds.
  2. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Notes

Feel free to get creative with added veggies like bell peppers or spinach. For vegetarian versions, substitute beef with lentils or mushrooms.