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Slow Cooker Bolognese on 100 Days of Real Food
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese

With the cooler weather finally arriving, and all our late-night dinners, this food processor (and slow cooker) short cut Spaghetti Bolognese recipe is perfect.
CourseDinner
CuisineItalian
MethodSlow Cooker
DietEgg Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Author Lisa Leake

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 4 ounce pack diced pancetta or you can dice your own
  • 1 onion peeled, trimmed, and roughly chopped
  • 4 ribs celery trimmed and roughly chopped
  • 4 carrots peeled, trimmed, and roughly chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and mashed
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For serving

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef, pork, and pancetta, and cook while stirring until brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked meat to the bottom of the slow cooker, leaving the cooking fat in the pan.
  • In a food processor, combine the onion, veggies, and garlic and process until finely chopped. Put the skillet back over medium heat and add the veggies. Cook while stirring until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine to the pan (carefully to avoid flare-ups) and boil down until almost evaporated. Stir in the tomato paste and then add the mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and top with seasonings. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Skim off the fat if desired (and discard). Serve over whole-wheat spaghetti noodles garnished with fresh parm, a salad, and some homemade garlic toast on the side.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 76mg25%
Sodium 403mg18%
Potassium 582mg17%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 5233IU105%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.