Brooklyn Beckham's Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe Sparks Online Debate
Brooklyn Beckham, the 26-year-old aspiring chef and son of David and Victoria Beckham, has found himself at the centre of another social media storm. This time, it's not about family drama but rather his culinary skills, as he posted a recipe for what he called his "special spaghetti bolognese" that left many viewers exasperated and questioning his approach.
The Recipe That Divided Opinion
In a detailed Instagram video, Brooklyn walked his followers through his version of the classic Italian dish. He began by demonstrating proper preparation of the soffritto base, carefully chopping onions, carrots, and celery before frying them in olive oil until lightly browned. The process continued with browning minced meat in a separate pan before combining it with the vegetable mixture.
Brooklyn then added what many would consider essential components for an authentic bolognese sauce - a generous pour of red wine, bay leaves, canned tomatoes, tomato puree, and various seasonings. However, his method of adding the tomatoes raised eyebrows as he reached into the can to place them individually rather than pouring them in conventionally.
The Controversial Pasta Choice
The real controversy emerged when it came time to add the pasta. Despite calling the dish "spaghetti bolognese," Brooklyn opted for conchiglie pasta shells rather than the traditional spaghetti. This deviation from the expected ingredient caused immediate reaction from viewers, with many questioning why he would name a dish after an ingredient he hadn't actually used.
One viewer commented pointedly: "Is the spaghetti in the room with us?" highlighting the apparent contradiction between the dish's name and its actual composition. The criticism extended beyond just the pasta choice, with some suggesting that a proper spaghetti bolognese should be considered a standard midweek meal rather than something requiring special treatment.
Mixed Reactions and Brooklyn's Response
Not all responses were negative, however. Some supporters urged Brooklyn to ignore the critics, with one fan writing: "Keep posting, Brooklyn, ignore silly comments. Why people follow you just to launch insults is beyond me." Others complimented the final presentation, describing the meal as looking "lovely" regardless of the pasta choice.
Brooklyn himself addressed the controversy with characteristic nonchalance, explaining in the comments: "I was going to use spaghetti but ran out xx." This simple explanation suggested he viewed the substitution as a practical solution rather than a culinary statement, though it did little to quell the ongoing debate about recipe authenticity and naming conventions.
Context of Recent Family Controversies
This culinary controversy comes amid ongoing public discussion about Brooklyn's relationship with his famous parents. Recently, he posted a lengthy statement explaining his decision to distance himself from both Victoria and David Beckham, making his continued social media presence and recipe sharing particularly notable. Despite the family tensions and negative attention surrounding those revelations, Brooklyn has maintained his online cooking demonstrations, suggesting food remains an important comfort and creative outlet for him.
The incident highlights how even seemingly simple recipe sharing can become a point of public debate when involving high-profile figures, with culinary traditions and expectations coming under scrutiny in the digital age where every cooking choice can be analysed and criticised by a global audience.
