Spaghetti Bolognese

(from Linda Lu’s recipe box)

Source: Real Simple Magazine

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 240 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Crock Pot, Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef chuck
  • 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup dry white or red wine
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 3/4 pound spaghetti
  • Grated parmesan for serving

Directions

  1. In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, mix together the beef, tomatoes, and their juices, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, tomato paste, wine, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

  2. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through, on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.

  3. 20 minutes before serving, cook the spachetti according to the package directions; drain and return to the pot. Toss the spaghetti with the Bolognese and sprinkle it with Parmesan.

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