I fell in love with Bolognese pasta when I studied abroad in Doha, Qatar on a Middle Eastern Journalism Scholarship from Northwestern. I ordered Spaghetti Bolognese from Biella, an Italian restaurant, during every exam week since it’s so comforting, hearty, and rustically flavorful.

This is the BEST bolognese recipe, and I’m not sensationalizing, I genuinely think it’s better than any bolognese I’ve had from a restaurant or an 8-hour authentic slow-cooked recipe I’ve tried. It’s so easy, quick, and seasoned with a deeply vibrant Tuscan spice blend.

You probably already have all the ingredients at home, but one that I would recommend paying special attention to is the marinara sauce. I use Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce and can’t recommend a better jarred sauce. I’ve tried fresh marinara sauces from local restaurants and other brands you can find at Whole Foods, but Rao’s has the most memorable flavor. You can use any high-quality marinara sauce of 32oz (use 24oz if you want less of a tomato taste, but I think that’s the best part!).

I’ve also made this with a quick, homemade tomato sauce comprised of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. It takes a bit longer but is still super easy; if you go this route, your result should come out more or less the same since the flavor of this bolognese is from the simmering of the seasoning.

I make this recipe multiple times a week on lazy cooking days and really never get sick of it. Every time I serve it to guests and they ask for the recipe, I’m so protective of it because I love it so much. It’s so adaptable and you can easily make it your own by adjusting seasonings to taste.

If you make this Tuscan Spiced Bucatini Bolognese, tag @cleaneatsfactory on Instagram!

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