A plate of spaghetti with saigon sunday bolognese meat sauce garnished with fresh herbs and grated cheese.

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Saigon Sunday Bolognese Sauce Recipe

A rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce is infused with OohNami’s Spicy Gochu Chili Sauce and hearty ground beef for a bold, layered take on a classic.

Tossed with spaghetti and finished with grated parmesan and fresh herbs, this Asian-inspired bolognese brings warmth, depth, and just the right touch of heat to every bite.

Ingredients
  • 455 g ground beef
  • ½ cup yellow onion, diced ¼ inch
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, diced ¼ inch
  • 3 cups tomato marinara sauce
  • ¾ cup OohNami! Spicy Gochu Chili Sauce
  • 8 cups spaghetti, prepared according to package instructions
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 teaspoons parsley, minced

Directions
  1. Brown the beef
    In a large saucepot over high heat, add the ground beef.
    Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring often and breaking it into crumbles, until browned.
  2. Add the vegetables
    Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the browned beef.
    Cook for 3–5 minutes, until the vegetables soften slightly.
  3. Add the sauces
    Lower heat to medium and add the marinara sauce and OohNami! Spicy Gochu Chili Sauce.
    Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Simmer the bolognese
    Reduce heat to low–medium and let the sauce simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
    Allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Serve
    Remove from heat.
    For each serving, portion 2 cups cooked spaghetti, top with 1 cup bolognese sauce, and finish with 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan and 1 teaspoon minced parsley.