Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce Hearty Italian Spaghetti with Classic Slow-Simmered Bolognese Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, finely diced 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1 pound ground beef (or beef/pork blend) 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup whole milk or cream 12 oz spaghetti Freshly grated Parmesan and parsley for garnish Directions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor. Pour in red wine and allow it to simmer for 2–3 minutes until reduced slightly. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer the sauce for at least 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk or cream during the last 10 minutes for added richness. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Serve the Bolognese sauce over the spaghetti. Top with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 610 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #bolognese #italianpasta #spaghettibolognese #classicrecipes #comfortfood #heartymeals #pastanight #homemadesauce #beefrecipes #slowcookedflavors #familydinner #tomatobasedsauce #weeknightdinners #italiancomfort #authenticbolognese #parmesantopping #easyitalian #redwinesauce #meatsauce #pastaandwine Slow-simmered comfort This Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table.

Spicy Tomato and Fish Soup Fiery Tomato Fish Soup with Herbs and Garlic Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes 3 cups fish stock or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste Salt and black pepper to taste 1 lb white fish fillets (like cod, halibut, or sea bass), cut into chunks Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Crusty bread or cooked rice, for serving (optional) Directions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and chopped chili pepper, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in paprika, cumin, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute. Add the diced tomatoes and fish stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Gently add the fish chunks to the simmering soup. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread or rice on the side if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #spicysoup #fishsoup #seafoodrecipes #tomatobasedsoup #easyfishsoup #quickdinners #weeknightrecipes #seafoodlovers #chilicuisine #flavorfulsoups #glutenfreeoptions #highproteinmeals #mediterraneandiet #healthycomfortfood #souprecipeideas #codrecipes #spicytomatosoup #onepotmeals #garliclovers #lightmeals Bold, spicy, and full of flavor! This Tomato and Fish Soup brings the heat and comfort in every spoonful. A must-try for seafood lovers!

Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce Fiery Italian Arrabbiata Sauce with Garlic and Red Chili Heat Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity) Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional) Directions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant—about 1–2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes and toast for 30 seconds. Carefully add the whole peeled tomatoes (crush them by hand or use a spoon to break them up in the pan). Add salt, pepper, and sugar (if using), then lower the heat to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful. Stir in chopped herbs at the end, if desired. Serve hot over pasta, use as a spicy pizza sauce, or spoon over grilled meats. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 70 kcal per 1/2 cup | Servings: About 4 servings #arrabiatasauce #italiansauce #spicypasta #garliclovers #redpepperflakes #sanmarzanotomatoes #pastanight #saucerecipe #veganitalian #glutenfreefriendly #quickitalian #fierysauce #easymeals #tomatobased #dinnerideas #comfortfoodrecipes #homemadesauce #weeknightcooking #italianclassic #saucyandspicy Craving heat? This Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce is your go-to! Bold garlic flavor, fiery chili flakes, and rich tomatoes make it unforgettable!

Butter Chicken Creamy Indian Butter Chicken with Tomato and Spices Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1½ cups tomato puree 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Directions: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken (shake off excess marinade) and cook until browned and just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pan, melt the remaining butter. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute. Add tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the cream, sugar (if using), and return the chicken to the pan. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick and creamy. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or basmati rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ marinating) | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes (+ marinating) Kcal: 435 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #butterchicken #indianrecipes #creamycurries #chickencurry #comfortfood #homecooked #flavorfuldinner #naanandrice #easyindianfood #classicindian #currylover #homemadeindian #chickenthighs #spicedchicken #garammasala #indianflavors #richsauces #tomatobased #quickcurries #authenticindian Nothing says comfort like a big bowl of Butter Chicken! Rich, creamy, and bursting with spice – this Indian classic is pure magic. Serve it with naan and you're golden!