Description
A rich and hearty slow cooker beef bolognese sauce, simmered to perfection with tomatoes, vegetables, and Italian herbs. Perfect served over your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound (450g) ground beef
1 cup whole milk
1 cup dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 ounces (340g) dried pasta (such as tagliatelle or spaghetti), cooked according to package instructions
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker.
Pour the milk into the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on low for 30 minutes to allow the milk to soften the meat.
Add the white wine, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
Remove the bay leaves and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the bolognese sauce over cooked pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours