Name: Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped; 2 ribs celery finely chopped; 1 large carrot finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves minced; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1½ pounds lean ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; 56 oz crushed tomatoes; 1 cup dry red wine like merlot or cabernet sauvignon; 1 cup half and half room temperature; 1½ tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; Pasta of choice for serving; optional: fresh parsley and parmesan cheese for topping

Ingredients

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1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
2 ribs celery finely chopped
1 large carrot finely chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
3 tbsp tomato paste
1½ pounds lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
56 oz crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry red wine like merlot or cabernet sauvignon
1 cup half and half room temperature
1½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Pasta of choice for serving
optional: fresh parsley and parmesan cheese for topping

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Season with salt and pepper, then cook until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot, cooking for about 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add tomato paste and stir until all the vegetables are coated.
Transfer the cooked meat and vegetable mixture into your slow cooker insert.
Add crushed tomatoes, red wine, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, stir in the half and half and continue cooking on medium-low or HIGH depending on your crock pot.
Remove bay leaves and serve the sauce over pasta. Top with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Store for later use or serve right away with your favorite pasta!

Notes

For a deeper flavor, allow the sauce to cook longer on low heat if time permits.
Feel free to add your favorite herbs or vegetables to customize the sauce.
Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Author: Jesseca
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 255 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg