Slow Cooker Bolognese Pasta Sauce Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Beef broth adds depth of flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option with a cheesy flavor.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat just until completely cooked through. Set aside.

Add the tomatoes, the beef, and all the other ingredients to your slow cooker.

Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and to stir the sauce until it's mixed thoroughly.

Cover the pot of your slow cooker with the lid and cook the sauce on high for 3 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, stirring well every 2 hours or so.

This sauce is best served over some fresh, hot pasta and topped with a little bit of Parmesan cheese!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens