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Bolognese Sauce (in the Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi-Cooker) 3
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Bolognese Sauce (Pressure Cooked)

I tried my bolognese sauce recipe in the new Express Crock Programmable Multi-Cooker to see if I could save time and create fewer dirty dishes. This recipe turned out great AND saved time.
CourseDinner
CuisineItalian
MethodSlow Cooker
DietDairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 carrots peeled and diced
  • 4 ribs celery diced
  • 4 ounces diced pancetta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus extra for taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper red or black, plus extra for taste
  • 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes

Instructions

  • Press BROWN/SAUTE, set the temperature to HIGH and then press START/STOP. Add the olive oil and cook the onions, carrots and celery while stirring until they begin to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the pancetta, beef and pork, season with a few shakes of salt and pepper and cook while stirring until brown all the way through, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper along with both cans of tomatoes. Press START/STOP to turn off the saute function. 
  • Secure the lid. Press MEAT/STEW, set pressure to HIGH and adjust the time to 15 minutes. Make sure the STEAM RELEASE VALVE is in the "SEAL" (closed position). Press START/STOP. 
  • Once cooking is complete and the pressure is released (either manually or automatically), open the lid. 
  • Optional, but recommended: Spoon off some of the liquid and/or turn back on to the BROWN/SAUTE setting to boil off the liquid for a thicker sauce (as pictured).
  • Serve on a bed of cooked whole-wheat noodles topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Gluten-free if served over gluten-free noodles.
  • Dairy-free if parmesan cheese topping is omitted.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Bolognese Sauce (Pressure Cooked)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1143 Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 4576mg199%
Potassium 7679mg219%
Carbohydrates 174g58%
Fiber 45g188%
Sugar 103g114%
Protein 58g116%
Vitamin A 10061IU201%
Vitamin C 279mg338%
Calcium 1012mg101%
Iron 36mg200%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.