Slow Cooker Bolognese
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A rich, savory Bolognese sauce made with ground beef, pancetta, and tomatoes that simmers in a slow cooker. This no-fuss sauce is deeply flavored with garlic, red wine, and warm spices, perfect for serving over pasta.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 680 g (24 oz) passata (preferably Passata Rustica (see notes))
- 3 celery ribs (, finely chopped)
- 2 carrots (, finely chopped)
- 1 large onion (, finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste ((tomato purée))
- 1 tbsp beef bouillon (or two small beef stock cubes, crumbled)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or granulated sweetener)
- 1 tbsp dried oregano (or Italian herb mix)
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 240 ml (1 cup) red wine (or broth)
- 100 g (3 ½ oz) cubed pancetta (or smoked bacon)
- 500 g (just over 1 pound) raw ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cinnamon stick
- small piece of Parmesan cheese rind ((optional))
- Salt and pepper (to season)
- Grated Parmesan (to serve)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 490M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 8h
- Sodium
- 1962mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 273mg
- Calcium
- 188mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1962MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.