5 from 4 votes

20 – Minute Spaghetti Bolognese

This hearty meat sauce tastes like it spent hours simmering on the stove, but you can have it on the table in 20 minutes.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 10 oz spaghetti

Instructions 

  • To a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the onion, carrots, and ground beef. Break the ground beef up and cook it through.
  • Once cooked, remove any excess grease from the pot. Sir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds. Add in the broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Add in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, crushed tomatoes, seasonings, and brown sugar. Simmer for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and serve the sauce on top. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 1365mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 6588IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Bethany says:

    5 stars

    I just made this from the cookbook tonight and it was delicious. Kids and adults enjoyed it and the house smelled amazing as it cooked. I’m going to make it for guests as I think it will impress and is so easy!