Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

1 package Jovial brown rice tagliatelle or spaghetti

OR 1 large spaghetti squash

2 lb Butcherbox ground beef

1 1/2 cups red onion, chopped

1 1/2 cups shredded carrot

1 1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup red or white wine

1-32 oz jar marinara sauce

2 bay leaves

4 sprigs thyme

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp red pepper flake

4 tbsp parmesan cheese

Method

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to package instructions for al dente, or roast  spaghetti squash cut-side down for 30 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef in small chunks and smash it to the bottom of the pan.  Cook for 5-7  minutes , stirring occasionally, until golden brown all over.

Add the vegetables and cook until softened. Deglaze the pan with the wine. Add the marinara and 1 cup of water. Add the herbs.. Simmer uncovered on low for 5-10 minutes. Season with red pepper flake & salt to taste.

Toss the pasta and sauce together and separate into 5 individual glasslock containers or plates.