A true Italian classic, with a cheesy-meaty sauce, a favourite for many families

Spaghetti bolognese with old dutch master cheese

It's hard to resist a heaping plate of this yummy pasta covered with delicious homemade Bolognese sauce and topped with melty cheese

PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes
COOKING TIME 20 minutes
Spaghetti bolognese with old dutch master cheese

14.5 oz diced tomatoes

1/2 small package basil

1 1/2 tablespoon Frico Old Dutch Master Aged Gouda cheese

2 cloves garlic

1/2 lb minced beef

6 oz spaghetti

salt for seasoning

olive oil (to prevent sticking)

Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, add salt and pasta, and stir for a few seconds. Cook until desired firmness, 8-10 minutes.

Wash and dry parsley. Transfer to a plate.

Heat a sauteĢ pan over medium heat.

Peel and mince onion and garlic.

Coat bottom of pan with oil. Add onion, garlic. Stirring frequently, cook until softened, 5-6 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high and add beef. Breaking apart with a spoon, cook until browned and crumbly, 3-4 minutes.

Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

Drain pasta, return to sauce pan, and drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

To serve, place pasta in a shallow bowl or plate and top with bolognese sauce. Sprinkle with Frico Old Dutch Master Aged Gouda cheese and garnish with basil.

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