Creamy Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Beef Bolognese

 

Ingredients:

10 ounces spaghetti

1¼ pounds ground beef

1¼ small onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes

1¼ tablespoons tomato paste

1¼ teaspoons dried oregano

1¼ teaspoons dried basil

⅝ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

⅝ cup heavy cream

2½ tablespoons butter

⅝ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the

spaghetti until tender. Reserve a little pasta water, then

drain and set aside.

2. Melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add

the onion and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and

cook briefly until fragrant.

3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking

it apart as it cooks. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato

paste, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if you want

some heat. Let the sauce simmer so the flavors come

together.

5. Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce warm until

creamy and smooth.

6. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until fully coated. If

needed, add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce.

7. Serve with Parmesan and parsley on top.

Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 5 | Calories: ~730

per serving