Slow Cooker Bolognese Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 1/2 cups sweet yellow onion, finely diced; 8 large garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground sausage, casings removed; 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 28-ounce cans (about 1 quart) San Marzano tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 3 sprigs thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 10 large basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 2 bay leaves; 1 pound spaghetti; Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 1/2 cups sweet yellow onion, finely diced
8 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground sausage, casings removed
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 28-ounce cans (about 1 quart) San Marzano tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 sprigs thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 large basil leaves, plus more for garnish
2 bay leaves
1 pound spaghetti
Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving

1
In each of 2 large skillets, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and garlic to one pan and the ground meat to the other.
3
Season each pan with 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
4
Cook until the onions and garlic have softened and are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the tomato paste to the onions and cook for another 3 minutes.
6
Cook the ground meat until lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
7
Transfer the onion mixture and the meat to a slow cooker.
8
Add the chopped tomatoes and their juices, thyme, oregano, basil, and the bay leaves.
9
Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or for 8 hours on low.
10
Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
11
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook the spaghetti until al dente.
12
Drain and toss with the sauce.
13
Transfer to plates, and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a drizzling of olive oil, and chopped basil.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 1 1/2 cups sweet yellow onion, finely diced, 8 large garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Bolognese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Bolognese

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