Spaghetti with Bolognese sauce

Spaghetti Bolognese

Main dishes

Discover this classic Italian spaghetti recipe, perfect for both children and adults. Simple and quick preparation.

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Spaghetti Bolognese is a popular Italian dish in Belgium. This easy-to-make and delicious recipe is perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$10.60 $2.65 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.92
  • $0.21
  • $0.46
  • $2.86
  • $0.46
  • $4.35
  • $0.03
  • $1.31

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Dice the bacon and onion into small pieces. Fry the bacon in the hot butter, then add the onion.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to the package instructions.
  3. When the onion is translucent, add the meat and break it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper, and pour in the white wine. ≈ 2 min
  4. Add the tomatoes and broth, and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. Serve the sauce over the spaghetti, with a basil leaf. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Spaghetti Bolognese

  • 75 g of bacon$0.92
  • 1 onion$0.21
  • 50 g of butter$0.46
  • 300 g of ground meat$2.86
  • 125 ml of dry white wine$0.46
  • 200 ml of beef broth$4.35
  • salt and black pepper$0.03
  • 500 g of spaghetti$1.31

Total$10.60

that's $2.65 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 75 g of bacon
  • 1 onion
  • 50 g of butter
  • 300 g of ground meat
  • 1 can of peeled tomatoes
  • 125 ml of dry white wine
  • 200 ml of beef broth
  • salt and black pepper
  • 500 g of spaghetti
  • Basil, for serving

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