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About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.

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Weeknight Bolognese Pasta – 40-Minute Recipe

Name: Weeknight Bolognese Pasta – 40-Minute Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 180 g spaghetti; 300 g beef mince; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 anchovy fillets; 1 tbsp capers; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp chilli flakes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 100 g bone broth; 1 onion; 1 carrot; 1 celery stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 rosemary sprig; 200 g tinned tomatoes; 30 g parmesan; to serve parmesan

A hearty, protein‑rich spaghetti dish that combines savory beef mince with the briny depth of anchovies and capers. Bright tomato paste, fresh herbs, and a generous finish of Parmesan create a silky sauce perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner.

Recipe by FINN TONRY· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

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Ingredients

6 3/10 oz spaghetti
11 oz beef mince
1 tbsp olive oil
2 anchovy fillets
1 tbsp capers
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 1/2 oz bone broth
1 onion
1 carrot
1 celery stick
1 bay leaf
1 rosemary sprig
7 1/10 oz tinned tomatoes
1 1/10 oz parmesan
to serve parmesan

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
While the water heats, place the garlic, onion, carrot, and celery in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped to create a soffrito.
3
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
4
Add the beef mince to the pan and brown it for 3–4 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
5
Push the browned mince to one side of the pan and add the chopped soffrito; cook for another 2–3 minutes until softened.
6
Stir in the anchovy fillets, chilli flakes, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute to develop flavor.
7
Add the bay leaf, rosemary sprig, bone broth, and tinned tomatoes; bring to a gentle simmer.
8
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld.
9
When the spaghetti is al dente (about 9–10 minutes), reserve a small ladle of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
10
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, along with the reserved pasta water, and toss vigorously until the sauce emulsifies and coats the pasta.
11
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and fully incorporated.
12
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper; if the sauce seems dry, add a splash more pasta water, or if too wet, return to low heat and continue tossing.
13
Divide the pasta between two bowls, top each serving with extra Parmesan to taste, and serve immediately.

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Prep soffrito while water heats

Create the garlic, onion, carrot, and celery mixture as the pot of water comes to a boil.

Separate meat before adding soffrito

Push the browned beef to one side of the pan before cooking the soffrito.

Reserve pasta water for emulsifying

Save a ladle of pasta water before draining and add it when mixing spaghetti with the sauce.

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