Kinda Spaghetti Bolognese

5 steps

Updated at: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:29:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories964.1 kcal (48%)

Total Fat37.7 g (54%)

Carbs99.9 g (38%)

Sugars11 g (12%)

Protein46.4 g (93%)

Sodium936.7 mg (47%)

Fiber5.9 g (21%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

10 slicespancetta

or smoked streaky bacon rashers, sliced

1 handfulrosemary

leaves picked and roughly chopped, I used thyme as I had some left over, dried herbs could also be used

olive oil

1onion

large, finely chopped

3garlic

cloves, finely chopped

455gminced beef

1 wineglassred wine

1 level teaspoondried oregano

I have left this out

400gtin of chopped tomatoes

1 x 200gtomato puree

or small jar of sun dried tomatoes, I used a little of each

sea salt

pepper

freshly ground

455gdried spaghetti

1 handfulfresh basil

not essential

2 handfulsParmesan

grated

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C. In a large hot pan that can go in the oven, fry the pancetta and rosemary in a little olive oil until lightly golden.

Step 2

Then add the onion and garlic and fry for another 3 minutes, until softened, before adding the minced beef. Stir and continue frying for 2-3 minutes before adding the wine.

Step 3

Reduce slightly, then add the oregano, all the tomatoes and the tomato puree. Season well to taste and bring to the boil.

Step 4

Place in a preheated oven for an hour and a half. Towards the end of the cooking time, put your spaghetti in a large pot and cook until al dente.

Step 5

Just before serving add some ripped up fresh basil to the sauce. Serve with your spaghetti and some grated Parmesan or strong cheddar. A green salad is also nice with this.