Easy, One-Dish Spaghetti Bolognese
photo by J-Lynn
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb ground beef
- 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or half as much table salt)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups water
- 1⁄2 lb angel hair pasta, broken into thirds
- 2 cups Baby Spinach or 2 cups chopped kale
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
directions
- In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, saute the beef until it is browning in places and no longer pink —3 or 4 minutes.
- Add the sauce and cook, stirring, for a minute or two, then stir in the salt, sugar, olive oil, water, pasta, and greens.
- Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, then turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently — stirring frequently so that the bottom doesn't scorch —for 10 or so minutes, until the pasta is tender.
- Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
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Reviews
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Yummy and easy! Obviously, the taste of this recipe will depend on the quality of your sauce. I made as directed except didn't use any oil. (didn't miss it) In spite of adding the large amount of water, this dish still had plenty of hearty flavor, but I think all that water is unnecessary. I cooked mine for 20 minutes instead of 10, with the lid OFF the whole time so some liquid could cook off, and it was still a very runny sauce. Next time, I'll try 1 cup water and add more only if needed; I think then the salt could also be decreased. And even though I hate cooked spinach, I could not taste it at all in this dish and think I could safely double the spinach amount. Make it healthier! Delicious!<br/>*Made it again! Only used 1 cup water, no oil, and it was perfect!
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