Spicy Spaghetti Bolognese

Our spicy spaghetti bolognese recipe is a delicious way to spice up a traditional Italian favourite. Comforting, tasty, and extremely moorish!

This recipe is a quick and easy family dinner recipe that will be your go-to dish for any occasion.

The bolognese sauce is rich, spicy, and flavourful. And the ingredients are simple and easy to find at the supermarket.

The key to making a delicious spicy spaghetti bolognese is to keep the flavours Italian, but with heat! So leave the chipotle in the fridge and don't go down the Mexican route. Keep it authentic, but with a kick of spicy heat!

You can make our spicy spagbol either on the hob in less than 30 minutes or prepare in the morning and leave it simmering away in the slow cooker to come home too. Whichever is easiest for you.

What Herbs Go In Spaghetti Bolognese

We keep things simple and use and Italian seasoning - it contains - basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. All of which are perfect for Italian cooking.

What Spices Go In Spaghetti Bolognese

For our spicy bolognese sauce we add a pinch of dried chilli flakes. Crushed fennel seeds also work well with bolognese so feel free to add those too, if you have any to hand.

Equipment Needed

• Chopping board

• Vegetable knife

• Tablespoon

• Teaspoon

• Large saucepan with a lid

• Saucepan for cooking pasta

• Colander

• Cooking spoon

• Serving bowls

Spicy Spaghetti Bolognese Ingredients

You'll just need a handful of regular bolognese ingredients and some chillies to make our delicious spicy spagbol recipe!

For the spicy spaghetti bolognese sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped

• 1 red chilli - finely chopped

• 1 red onion - finely diced

• 1 red pepper - finely diced

• 500g beef mince

• 400g chopped tomatoes - we use Polpa tomatoes, they're finer than regular chopped tomatoes and make a nicer, smoother sauce.

• 2 teaspoon spicy Italian seasoning - choose one with chilli flakes in - or add a pinch of chilli flakes separately

• 2 teaspoon dried oregano

To Serve

• Pasta - just choose your favourite - spaghetti or shapes

• Parmesan cheese - to grate over

• Sprig of basil - to tear over when serving

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How To Make Spicy Spaghetti Bolognese

It is super easy to make our spicy spaghetti bolognese recipe - and we've popped the slow cooker version below!

Step One - fry the onions, peppers, chillies and garlic

• Add the olive oil to the saucepan and gently fry the onions, peppers, chillies and garlic over a medium heat for around 5 minutes, this just starts to soften them.

Step Two - brown the mince

• Add in the minced beef and break it up using the spoon, gently fry it in with the vegetables until it turns from red to a brown colour.

Step Three - add the rest of the spicy spaghetti bolognese sauce ingredients

• Tip in the tinned tomatoes, add the Italian seasoning, the dried oregano and a good pinch of salt and black pepper.

• Then put the lid on and bring the spicy bolognese sauce to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer with the lid on for 20-30 minutes or until the sauce is cooked through and the liquid reduced.

Step Four - cook the pasta

• When the sauce has around 10 minutes cooking time left, put the pasta on to cook as per the packet instructions. Then drain using the colander.

Step Five - serve the spicy spaghetti bolognese

• To serve add some pasta to everyones bowl and top with the rich, meaty spicy bolognese sauce.

• Scatter over some grated Parmesan cheese and a little torn basil.

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What To Serve With Spicy Bolognese

Our spicy spagbol recipe goes great with any of the following side dishes

• Homemade brioche garlic bread

• Rocket salad

• Peas and sweetcorn - just cooked from the freezer

You could use up your leftover bolognese sauce in our delicious Bolognese Sloppy Joes recipe.

How To Make Spicy Bolognese Sauce In The Slow Cooker

Step One - preheat the slow cooker

• Preheat the slow cooker to low - if cooking for 8 hours, and high - if cooking for 4 hours.

Step Two - add all the bolognese sauce ingredients

• Add the olive oil, mince, peppers, onions, chillies, garlic, tinned tomatoes, seasoning and a good pinch of salt and black pepper. Give it all a mix together using a wooden spoon.

Step Three - cook the spicy bolognese sauce

• Pop the lid on the slow cooker pan and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

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More Spicy Pasta Recipes To Try

If you love our spicy spaghetti bolognese recipe then we think you'll love the spicy pasta dishes below!

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• Spicy Sausage Pasta

• Spicy Prawn Pasta

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