Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe | The Spag Bol (2024)

Written By Yamini Rathore / Published on May 1, 2021 / Last updated on February 1, 2024

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Jamie Oliver’s Spaghetti Bolognese is similar to Italian Bolognese but Jamie Oliver has made it extra healthy and delicious than the traditional recipe. In this post, let’s see how you can make this awesome recipe just like Jamie Oliver at home.

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My mom used to make this tasty recipe for me when I was a kid. But when it was my sophom*ore year, I had to shift to another state and really missed the flavors of the recipe. So, I called my mom and asked for the recipe over call and she explained each and every step. Now, I have been making this recipe for over 2 years and can make it flawlessly.

The first step in making Jamie Oliver’s spaghetti Bolognese is to chop the veggies. Now, cook the bacon followed by cooking the beef mince with tomato, tomato puree and veggies. Then, prepare the Bolognese sauce by adding water and stock. At last, boil the spaghetti and mix with the sauce. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and the recipe is ready!

Did you know that you can use spaghetti instead of ramen if needed? Here is alist of ramen noodles substitutesthat you should know about. Before you proceed with the recipe, check out the list of other Jamie Oliver recipes.

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Other Jamie Oliver Recipes That You Can Try

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  • Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks
  • Jamie Oliver Pesto Pasta With Chicken
  • Jamie Oliver French Onion Soup
  • Jamie Oliver Roast Chicken
  • Jamie Oliver Fish Pie
  • Jamie Oliver Mushroom Risotto
  • Jamie Oliver Beef Bourguignon Recipe
  • Jamie Oliver Shepherd’s Pie

What Equipment Will You Need To Make Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese?

  • Saucepan- As the name suggests, make the sauce in the saucepan.
  • Large Pot– Boil the spaghetti in the large pot.
  • Kettle– Boil and keep the stick warm in the kettle until use.
  • Colander– Drain your spaghetti with this colander.
  • Knife, Spatula, Spoon, and Ladle– Use the knife for slicing, spatula for stirring, spoon for mixing, and ladle to ladle.

How Much Time Will You Need To Make Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese?

Preparation TimeCooking TimeTotal Time
30 Minutes 1 Hour 1 Hour 30 Minutes

What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese?

  • Lean Beef– There’s no bolognese without meat. So, add some meat to the sauce and enjoy.
  • Dried Spaghetti– Cook the long, smooth strands of pasta and make yourself an awesome meal.
  • Red Onions and Garlic– Add the strong and earthy allum flavor to your pasta with these.
  • Celery, Carrots, and Fresh Rosemary– Add the veggie and herby goodness to the pasta with these.
  • Olive Oil- Cook up the meat and veggies in the olive oil.
  • Smoked Streaky Bacon– Make your pasta fat-rich and taste-rich with some pieces of bacon.
  • Tomato and Tomato Purée- Another crucial ingredient for bolognese sauce is tomatoes. It makes me happy from my head to-ma-toes (*tee hee*)
  • Balsamic or Red Wine Vinegar- Add the vinegar to add a tart flavor to the sauce.
  • Bay Leaves- Add a warm, earthy, and spicy note to the sauce with some bay leaves.
  • Organic Low-Salt Beef Stock Cube- Warm up the stock and add to the sauce to make your pasta flavorful.
  • Parmesan Cheese– Lastly, generously add cheese to the pasta and make this pasta perfect.
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Steps To Make Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese

1. A Bit Earthy And Allum

Take a large saucepan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the bacon, garlic, rosemary and other chopped vegetables to the saucepan as well. Cook them for 10-15 minutes or until softened and browned with the lid ajar.

2. Want Some Bolognese?

Now, stir in the beef mince and cook for 5-10 minutes or until browned and softened on high heat. Make sure you keep stirring it frequently or else you’ll have some burto-nese.

Then, add the tomatoes, vinegar, tomato purée and bay leaves. This’ll make your pasta tart and earthy. Add the stock cube and 400 ml water to a kettle. Let it boil over high heat and stir continuously. Reduce to low heat and season with pepper. Cover and let it simmer for nearly 1 hour and stir occasionally. Now, remove the lid and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until reduced and thickened.

In the meanwhile, re-fill and boil the kettle.Fill large pot three-quarters of the way up with the boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Then, again bring it back to a boil.

3. Smooth Spaghetti

Now, it’s time to cook the spaghetti. So, add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions. Make sure it should be soft enough to eat but have a bit of firmness and bite.

When the spaghetti is cooked, then ladle out a cup of water and reserve it for later. Drain the rest into a colander and set it aside. If you want to add a little more pepper or vinegar to Bolognese sauce, then you can add it as per your taste. Don’t forget to discard the bay leaves from the sauce.

4. The Pasta Is Coming.

Now, add the spaghetti to the sauce and toss well so it gets covered with the sauce. At last, sprinkle some parmesan cheese and serve your bolognese (don’t you love my food rhymes?).

Nutritional Information

Calories515 kcal
Fat10 g
Cholesterol1223 mg
Carbohydrates74 g
Sugar12 g
Fiber1 g
Protein 39 g

What Will The Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese Look And Taste Like?

The Jamie Oliver spaghetti bolognese is loaded with meat and cheese and looks creamy and delicous. You can atste the strong flavors of garlic and onion. The tangy and sweetness of the tomatoes makes the whole affair rich. You can also taste the flavor of the veggies and the herbs. All the flavors come together to make a sweet, tangy, meaty, and smooth pasta.

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Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Jamie Oliver's Bolognese is similar to Italian Bolognese but Jamie Oliver has made it extra healthy and delicious than the traditional recipe. In this post, let's see how you can make this awesome recipe just like Jamie Oliver at home.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Chef’s Delight

Cuisine American

Servings 6 People

Calories 515 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

  • Large Pot

  • Kettle

  • Colander

  • Knife

  • Spatula

  • Spoon

  • Ladle

Ingredients

  • 500 g Lean Beef (minced)
  • 3 Red Onions (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 3 sticks Celery (chopped)
  • 3 Carrots (chopped)
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 rashers Smoked Streaky Bacon (chopped)
  • 400 g Tomato (chopped)
  • 1 can Tomato Purée
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic or Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Organic Low-Salt Beef Stock Cube
  • 40 g Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 500 g Dried Spaghetti

Instructions

  • Take a large saucepan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium heat.

  • Add the bacon, garlic, rosemary and other chopped vegetables. Cook them for 10-15 minutes or until softened and browned with the lid ajar.

  • Now, stir in the beef mince and cook for 5-10 minutes or until browned and softened on high heat. Make sure you keep stirring it frequently.

  • Then, add the tomatoes, vinegar, tomato purée and bay leaves.

  • Add the stock cube and 400 ml water to a kettle. Let it boil over high heat and stir continuously.

  • Reduce to low heat and season with pepper. Cover and let it simmer for nearly 1 hour and stir occasionally.

  • Now, remove the lid and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until reduced and thickened.

  • In the meanwhile, re-fill and boil the kettle.

  • Fill large pot three-quarters of the way up with the boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Then, again bring it back to a boil.

  • Now, it's time to cook the spaghetti. So, add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions. Make sure it should be soft enough to eat but have a bit of firmness and bite.

  • When the spaghetti is cooked, then ladle out a cup of water and reserve it for later. Drain the rest into a colander.

  • If you want to add a little more pepper or vinegar to Bolognese sauce, then you can add it as per your taste. Don't forget to discard the bay leaves from the sauce.

  • You can freeze half of the sauce for another day as it is extra in quantity and stir the remaining into the spaghetti.

  • If you feel that pasta is a little hard, then add a splash of water to loosen it.

  • Your tasty recipe is almost ready. At last, divide the spaghetti into bowls and sprinkle some parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1223mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g

Keyword American, Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

This is the one of the best recipes for spaghetti Bolognese recipe and I love Jamie Oliver Pasta Dishes (mouth-watering). You can follow the link for Seafood Pasta Recipe Jamie Oliver and I’m sure you’ll love the Jamie Oliver Lobster Spaghetti equally.

This was all from my side and now it’s your turn to make this awesome recipe at your home. We are eagerly waiting for your suggestions in the comment section below, so that we can improve our recipe even more. Till then, happy eating!

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FAQs

Jamie Oliver Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe | The Spag Bol? ›

Spaghetti bolognese, sometimes called spaghetti alla bolognese, or shortened to "spag bol" in the UK, is a pasta dish that is popular outside Italy. This dish, that combines spaghetti and the ragout sauce made with meat, is generally perceived as inauthentic by Italians.

What is the difference between spag bol and spaghetti bolognese? ›

Spaghetti bolognese, sometimes called spaghetti alla bolognese, or shortened to "spag bol" in the UK, is a pasta dish that is popular outside Italy. This dish, that combines spaghetti and the ragout sauce made with meat, is generally perceived as inauthentic by Italians.

How does Gordon Ramsay make the best spaghetti bolognese? ›

Recipe For Gordon Ramsay's Spaghetti Bolognese
  1. Meat. • 1/2 lb Ground beef.
  2. Produce. • 1 Carrot. • 2 cloves Garlic. • 1 Onion. ...
  3. Canned Goods. • 2 tbsp Tomato puree.
  4. Baking & Spices. • 1 tsp Black pepper. • 1 tsp Salt.
  5. Oils & Vinegars. • 2 tbsp Oil.
  6. Dairy. • 1/2 cup Whole milk.
  7. Beer, Wine & Liquor. • 2 tbsp Red wine.

What is the difference between Italian bolognese and American bolognese? ›

The American bolognese is essentially a southern-Italy style ragù with minced meat instead of meat in pieces, which means that it's very rich in tomato, and it has a too short cooking time. Besides, it tends to include a huge number of pointless ingredients and often the wine is used in the wrong way.

What do Italians call spaghetti bolognese? ›

Just about every Italian region has its own type of 'spaghetti bolognese' known generically as pasta al ragù, meaning simply pasta with sauce – the type of pasta and the type of sauce are combined according to regional traditions.

What cut of meat is best for bolognese? ›

Marcella Hazan wrote that any cook can achieve a great ragù by being careful about a few basic points. First, the meat should not be from too lean a cut; the more marbled it is, the richer the ragù it makes. The most desirable cut of beef is the neck portion of the chuck.

Do Italians put sugar in spaghetti bolognese? ›

Do Italians put sugar in spaghetti? - Quora. Usually no. But putting (a very small bit) of sugar or even a tiny pinch of baking soda in the tomato sauce can help if it is too acidic, but this is only done if the person cooking it is really in a rush.

How do you deepen the flavor of Bolognese? ›

The best tip for intensifying the flavour of your sauce is just to cook it slowly on a low heat for a long time. This reduces the sauce and intensifies the flavours – four hours is not uncommon for my bolognese.

Why put milk in spaghetti bolognese? ›

Milk is a magical ingredient when it comes to bolognese. First, the lactic acid and calcium in milk help to tenderize the meat. More than that, though, milk balances the wine and tomato, creates a creamier texture and adds richness (similar to how butter or yogurt add more richness and flavor to dishes).

What can I add to bolognese to get more flavor? ›

Just add seasoning and the flavour will be completely different from what you're used to. You can add various herbs, too. Try a teaspoon of dried Italian mixed herbs (added at the start) or a tablespoon of fresh, chopped oregano (added towards the end) in the meat sauce.

Should I put beef stock in bolognese? ›

beef stock/broth instead of stock cubes – to add extra flavour into the sauce and make it watery at the start so we can “boil” the pasta. In classic Bolognese, we use stock cubes and add no water (unless doing a slow cook).

Does bolognese get better the longer you cook it? ›

Like most recipes the longer you leave it to slowly cook the better the flavour will be but this can also be knocked up with in an hour.

Do Italians add milk to bolognese? ›

However, there are as many recipe versions of this delicious slow-cooked sauce as there are cooks in the Italian city of Bologna. The secret ingredient to a true Bolognese Sauce is milk (or cream), which is added in such small amount, you don't even know it's there.

Should carrots be in bolognese? ›

Bolognese sauce comes from the Bologna region of Italy and is made with ground beef and ground pork, although other ground meats can be used. Bolognese is slow-cooked with tomatoes a soffrito (made of onions, carrots, and celery), and milk.

What kind of onion for bolognese? ›

The relatively high starch content of these workhorse onions means they are able to withstand high and long cooking times without falling apart. Yellow onions are ideal for flavorful dishes that have to cook for a while, such as bolognese.

Is spaghetti with meat sauce the same as spaghetti bolognese? ›

It all comes down to the meat and tomatoes. While both are pasta sauces, Bolognese places more emphasis on the meat.

What is the fancy name for spaghetti bolognese? ›

What is another word for spaghetti bolognese?
ragùspaghetti
pasta with meat saucespaghetti and meat sauce
spaghetti with bolognese saucespaghetti with tomato and beef sauce
spag bolspaghetti alla bolognese

Is spaghetti bolognese and ragù the same? ›

Even though both are considered meat sauces and are thusly chunky, ragù is more like a thick tomato sauce with recognizable bits of ground beef within it. Bolognese, though, is creamier and thicker because it is made with milk. It is not considered to be a tomato sauce.

What makes bolognese taste like bolognese? ›

As far as its taste, it will have a meaty heartiness from the browned meats, a sweet tang from the rich tomatoes, as well as an herbal kick from the various Italian spices used. If you've ever enjoyed a pasta dish with meat and tomato-based sauce, it was likely a variation of a bolognese recipe.

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