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Ultimate Creamy Slow Cooked Bolognese Sauce with Rich Flavor
This Creamy Slow Cooked Bolognese is creamy, rich, and full of flavor. Perfect for pasta night and easy to make ahead.
Why you will love and enjoy Cozy Creamy Slow Cooked Bolognese
- Loads of flavor from beef, pork, and a splash of wine.
- Thick, creamy sauce that clings beautifully to spaghetti.
Thick, creamy Bolognese that sticks to your pasta.
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Creamy Slow Cooked Bolognese
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooking
Description
This Creamy Slow Cooked Bolognese is thick, creamy, and full of rich flavors from beef, pork, and wine. It’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner
Ingredients
- 1.6 lb (750 g) ground beef
- 0.5 lb (250 g) ground pork (or just use all beef)
- 0.2 lb (100 g) chopped bacon (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced in a processor
- 1/2 jar tomato basil pasta sauce
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup red wine (or beef stock)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried Italian spice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp dry chili flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- Spaghetti, cooked al dente
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Toss in 1 medium finely chopped onion, 1 ½ finely chopped celery stalks, and 1 medium grated carrot.
- Cook until the onion is translucent and the veggies soften, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in 1 tbsp minced garlic and 2 tbsp tomato paste.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic smells fragrant.
- Add 750 g ground beef and 250 gr ground pork. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until the meat is just browned.
- Toss in 100 gr chopped bacon if using.
- Sprinkle 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried Italian spice, ½ tsp pepper, 1/8 tsp allspice, and ¼ tsp chili flakes. Stir to combine.
- Add 3 diced tomatoes and 1 cup red wine (or beef stock).
- Cook on medium for 10 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
- Stir in ½ jar tomato basil pasta sauce and 1 cup milk.
- Add 2 bay leaves and stir until everything has a thick, saucy consistency.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 20 minutes before it’s done, toss in 1 cup chopped mushrooms if desired. The sauce should be thick, creamy, and rich.
- Serve over spaghetti with a generous sprinkle of shredded Parmesan and a little fresh parsley.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested Melanie
This Bolognese simmers slowly to a rich, creamy perfection. Every bite is packed with flavor from beef, pork, and fresh herbs. Try this rich sauce on your favorite pasta tonight
Creamy Slow Cooked Bolognese is thick, creamy, and packed with rich flavors from beef, pork, and herbs. It warms the kitchen, makes any pasta night special, and leaves everyone asking for seconds.
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