Slow Cooker Bolognese Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
• 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound spaghetti pasta
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened. Add to the slow cooker.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, red wine, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
4. Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Half an hour before the cooking time is up, stir in the heavy cream and let it cook for another 30 minutes.
6. Cook the spaghetti pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
7. When the cooking time is up, serve the Slow Cooker Bolognese over the cooked spaghetti pasta. Top with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition

• Calories: 572
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 83mg
• Sodium: 859mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 62g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 31g

Conclusion