Gordon Ramsay Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Make a classic gordon ramsay spaghetti bolognese recipe with beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and herbs for a flavorful, comforting dish.
Equipment
- Large saucepan or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander (for pasta)
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 1 celery stalk finely diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 150 ml beef stock
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- Fresh parsley or basil chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the base
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook gently for 8–10 minutes until softened. This step builds the foundation of flavor.
Step 2: Add garlic
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Step 3: Brown the beef
- Add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat. Break it up with a spoon and let it brown properly. Don’t rush this step—the browning adds richness.
Step 4: Add tomato paste
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. This deepens the tomato flavor and removes raw acidity.
Step 5: Build the sauce
- Add chopped tomatoes, beef stock, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
Step 6: Simmer
- Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally. Add a pinch of sugar if needed to balance acidity.
Step 7: Cook the pasta
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water before draining.
Step 8: Combine and serve
- Toss pasta with sauce or spoon sauce on top. Add a splash of pasta water if needed for consistency. Garnish with herbs and Parmesan.