Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich homemade Bolognese sauce with ground beef, carrot, celery and warm spices, simmered until thick and served over spaghetti. A comforting family favorite.
By Noga Schryer · September 10, 2025
Ingredients
- 1 package spaghetti
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced or grated
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 200 g tomato paste (or a jar of ready tomato sauce for a shortcut)
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tsp shawarma spice mix
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt to taste
- A little olive or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Heat a wide pan or pot with a little oil.
- 2
Add the onion, carrot and celery and saute for 4-5 minutes until golden and slightly softened.
- 3
Add the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
- 4
Season with the shawarma spice, paprika and salt and stir into the vegetables.
- 5
Add the ground beef, stir and cook until it breaks apart and changes color.
- 6
Add the tomato paste and water, stir and cook over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, until the sauce reduces and thickens.
- 7
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
- 8
Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce and serve hot.