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The Official Recipe for Slow Cooker Bolognese (Italian Approved)

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Bolognese

Cultural Context

Originating from Bologna, Italy, Bolognese sauce is a rich, hearty meat sauce traditionally served with tagliatelle. It reflects the region's agricultural heritage, utilizing local ingredients like meats and vegetables. Today, it has become a beloved staple in Italian cuisine, with variations found worldwide, often served with different pasta types.

ItalianITmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
onion
carrot
celery
unsmoked pancetta
beef mince
pork mince
red wine
40 g tomato puree
corn flour
1 chicken stock cube
200 ml whole milk
pasta
fresh herbs for garnish

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine retains flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Cook unsmoked pancetta for a few minutes.

2

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pan and fry until softened.

3

Transfer the cooked vegetables and pancetta into the slow cooker.

4

Brown the beef and pork mince in the pan.

5

Add red wine to the browned meat and simmer until evaporated.

6

Transfer the meat and wine mixture into the slow cooker.

7

Add 40 g of tomato puree and corn flour to the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.

8

Add 1 chicken stock cube to the slow cooker for flavor.

9

Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.

10

After 5 hours, remove the lid and add 200 ml of whole milk to the slow cooker.

11

Cover and cook for another hour.

12

If serving with pasta, mix the pasta through the sauce before serving, rather than serving the sauce on top.

13

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

slow cooker

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese

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