Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and carrot and fry until they are translucent and fragrant.

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Sprinkle the beef and vegetable mixture with dried oregano, basil, and thyme, if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste, guided by your preference.

Pour in the water and, if you're feeling a little festive, add the red wine for extra flavor. Allow the sauce to boil and thicken, absorbing all the delicious seasonings.

While the sauce is cooking prepare the snowflakes, star, and cheese trunk for serving. You will need a star and snowflake cookie cutter (Amazon affiliate links).

While the sauce is simmering, prepare the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. Aim for them to be al dente to achieve the perfect texture.

Set a small amount of the parmesan aside to serve. Place the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, olive oil, and a couple of spoonfuls of water in the bowl of a blender. Whisk the contents of the bowl until smooth. Mix this mixture into the pasta.

Arrange the Christmas spaghetti bolognese on plates. To form a Christmas tree, wrap some spaghetti around the palm of your hand - this is the first tier of the Christmas tree. The next tier of spaghetti wrapped around four fingers. Follow with 3 fingers for the third layer and two for the last.

Layer a star and trunk made of cheese and onion rings.

Spoon bolognese sauce over spaghetti in lines at an angle. Garnish with snowflakes, berries, grated parmesan, and parsley. Serve immediately.