Best Pasta Bolognese

About this recipe

If you're craving a comforting dish that brings the warmth of Italian home cooking to your table, this Best Pasta Bolognese is a must-try. With tender fettuccine coated in a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce, it's packed with authentic flavors that make every bite satisfying.

This recipe is simple yet rewarding, featuring ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. The long simmering time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a hearty sauce that’s perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep.

Ingredient notes

• The recipe calls for 250 g (approximately 8.8 oz) of fettuccine, which you cook until al dente.
• You'll need 450 g (about 1 lb) of ground beef for the sauce.
• For the vegetables, use 1 onion, 1 carrot, and 2 celery stalks, all chopped.
• The sauce includes 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tbsp of tomato paste, and 180 ml (about 6 fl oz) of canned tomatoes.
• Fresh basil is used to finish the dish, and you'll also need 250 ml (approximately 8.5 fl oz) of beef broth.

Tips from Hearty and tasty’s video

• Cook the fettuccine in salted water to enhance its flavor and ensure it's al dente for the best texture.
• Sauté the ground beef until browned for about 7 minutes before adding the vegetables to build a rich flavor base.
• Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery in succession, sautéing each for about 2 minutes to soften them before moving on to the next ingredient.
• The sauce benefits from a long simmer of about 1 hour, allowing the flavors to deepen and develop.

Good to know

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 3–4 servings.

What is the total cooking time for this dish?

The total cooking time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What type of pasta is used in this recipe?

The recipe uses fettuccine.

How long should I simmer the sauce?

You should let the sauce simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Hearty and tasty: watch the original on YouTube.