Yield: 20
Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce
Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce is a staple in my home! A slow cooked ragú made with lean ground beef, pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, wine, and cream is one of my favorite Italian sauces.
Ingredients
- 4 oz pancetta (chopped (or center cut bacon))
- 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1 large white onion (minced)
- 2 celery stalks (about 3/4 cup, minced)
- 2 carrots (about 3/4 cup, minced)
- 2 lb 95% lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 - 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
- 3 bay leaves
- salt and fresh pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup half & half cream
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Instructions
- In a large deep saute pan, sauté pancetta on low heat until the fat melts, about 4-5 minutes. Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Increase flame to medium-high; add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned. Drain the fat then add wine; cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add to crock pot. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper; cover and set slow cooker to LOW 6 hours.
- After the 6 hours, adjust salt and pepper to taste, add half & half and parsley; stir and serve over your favorite pasta or spaghetti squash.
- Makes about 10 cups. Leftovers can be frozen for future meals. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator then reheat on the stove or crock pot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup sauce, Calories: 146.1kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.8g, Protein: 6.7g, Fat: 8.7g, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 4g
Blue Smart Points: 3
Green Smart Points: 3
Purple Smart Points: 3
Points +: 4