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Slow Cooker Easy Bolognese Sauce

There is almost nothing better than homemade pasta sauce! Once you’ve made this recipe for Slow Cooker Easy Bolognese Sauce, you’ll know what I’m talking about!

ApplianceSlow Cooker
Cook6-8 Hours on LOW
Serves6-8
Jenn BareWritten byJenn Bare
Slow Cooker Easy Bolognese Sauce

Method

Step by step

  1. 01

    Brown beef and onion over medium-high heat just until meat is no longer pink.

  2. 02

    Drain grease on a plate covered with a paper towel.

  3. 03

    Transfer meat/onion mixture to a large slow cooker.

  4. 04

    Add remaining ingredients.

  5. 05

    Stir well to combine.

  6. 06

    Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.

  7. 07

    Remove bay leaf before serving.

  8. 08

    Enjoy with your favorite pasta or as the sauce for your favorite lasagna. I’ve served extra as a dip for garlic breadsticks too!

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beefitalianpastatomatoes

Originally published on getcrocked.com.

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Jenn Bare

Founder of GetCrocked and lifelong slow-cooker devotee. Jenn writes every recipe here with one goal: get families back around the table without the weeknight scramble.

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