Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 611kcal 30%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Carbohydrates 38g 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 25g 50%
Protein 34g 68%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 1,100mg 45%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce (Pasta Meat Sauce)

Name: Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce (Pasta Meat Sauce)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 505 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 2 celery sticks, finely diced; 2 medium carrots, grated; 2 lb ground beef, we prefer beef with 15% or 20% fat content; Salt and black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley, plus more to serve; 1 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1 cup dry white wine, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay; 2 28 oz each canned crushed tomatoes (or canned whole tomatoes, crushed)*; 1 cup whole milk; 1 bay leaf, optional; Pasta, Parsley and Parmesan, or your favorite Italian cheese to serve; Large skillet or dutch oven, slow cooker

Prep 25m

Cook 8h

Total 8h 25m

This slow cooker bolognese sauce is rich and flavorful, made with ground beef, veggies, and a touch of wine. Simmered low and slow, it's perfect for topping pasta for a comforting and satisfying meal. Just set it and forget it, then serve with your favorite Italian cheese and parsley.