Classic Homemade Bolognese Spaghetti
A hearty and comforting bowl of homemade Bolognese spaghetti featuring a rich, savory meat and tomato sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and aromatic seasonings.
Bolognese spaghetti is a timeless Italian-inspired favorite loved for its deeply savory flavor profile and satisfying textures. By grinding fresh beef at home and building a rich sauce with ripe tomatoes, soy sauce, and aromatic spices, this dish delivers an elevated comfort food experience straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh beef
- 300 g spaghetti noodles
- 4 pieces fresh tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 spoons light soy sauce
- 1 spoon oyster sauce
- 3 spoons ketchup
- 1 spoon black pepper sea salt
- 2 spoons white sugar
- 1 spoon water starch
- to taste cooking oil
- optional dried herbs and grated cheese
Instructions
- 1Mince the garlic
Place the peeled garlic cloves on a wooden cutting board and finely mince them using a sharp chefs knife.
Tip: Mince the garlic as finely as possible so it distributes evenly and releases its full flavor when stir-fried. - 2Cut the tomatoes
Take the fresh, ripe tomatoes and cut them into small chunks or wedges on the wooden cutting board.
Tip: Cutting the tomatoes into smaller chunks helps them break down faster and release their juices into the sauce. - 3Grind the beef
Cut the fresh beef into small chunks and place them into the steel bowl of a food processor or meat grinder to process into a fine meat paste.
Tip: Ensure the beef chunks are manageable for your machine to achieve an even texture. - 4Prepare the sauce mix
In a small ceramic bowl, combine two spoons of light soy sauce, one spoon of oyster sauce, one spoon of ketchup, one spoon of black pepper sea salt, two spoons of white sugar, and one spoon of water starch, then mix thoroughly.
Tip: Mix the water starch well before adding so it doesnt clump when combined with the other liquids. - 5Boil the spaghetti
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add the spaghetti noodles, cook for ten minutes, then remove and set aside.
Tip: Stir the noodles occasionally right after adding them to the boiling water to prevent them from sticking together. - 6Stir-fry the beef and garlic
Heat oil in a frying pan, add the minced beef and stir-fry until its color changes, then add the minced garlic and continue cooking until slightly browned.
Tip: Keep the heat at medium-high to properly brown the minced beef and release the aroma of the garlic.
