Gluten-Free Spaghetti Bolognese
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This hearty gluten-free Bolognese sauce, rich with savory notes and tender protein, is simmered to perfection and served over al dente rice pasta. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that delivers classic Italian flavor without any gluten.
At a glance: This medium dinner recipe yields 4 servings in about 45 minutes (15 min prep, 30 min cook). It uses 13 ingredients — including ground beef or turkey, olive oil, onion — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more dinner recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Spaghetti Bolognese: When preparing this dinner recipe, to prevent cross-contamination with gluten, always use clean utensils and cutting boards. Ensure that all packaged ingredients, especially broths, wines, and any pre-seasoned items, are certified gluten-free, as formulations can change and may contain hidden gluten In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Broth often contains yeast extract or barley derivatives; use only certified gluten-free broth.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Spaghetti Bolognese: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by using rice pasta and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup GF red wine (optional)
- 1 cup GF beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp GF tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz gluten-free spaghetti
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
- 2
Add the finely chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Pour in the optional GF red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer and reduce by about half, which should take approximately 3-5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, GF beef or vegetable broth, GF tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20 minutes, or up to an hour, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen, creating a rich, complex sauce. The sauce should thicken slightly.
- 5
While the sauce simmers, cook the gluten-free spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, typically 8-12 minutes. Drain the pasta well. Serve the hearty Bolognese sauce generously over the cooked gluten-free spaghetti.
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Tips & Notes
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
- Press or mince garlic rather than slicing for a more pungent flavor; slice for a milder taste.
- Refrigerating onions for 15 minutes before cutting reduces the compounds that cause eye irritation.
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