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CROCKPOT BOLOGNESE
The crockpot is perfect for Bolognese sauce which is made by slow cooking lean ground beef, pancetta, onions, tomatoes and wine. This recipe by Skinnytaste is an excellent way to enjoy your pasta, so dig in! Serve with a boiled pasta of your choice or cooked spaghetti squash.
Ingredients for servings
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4 ounces pancetta chopped (or center cut bacon)
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1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
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1 large white onion minced
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2 stalks celery (about 3/4 cup), minced
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2 medium carrots (about 3/4 cup), minced
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2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
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0.25 cup white wine
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2 cans crushed tomatoes 28 ounce can
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3 bay leaves
to taste Salt
to taste fresh pepper
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0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
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0.25 cup half & half cream
Bolognese
Directions
In a large deep saute pan, sauté pancetta on low heat until the fat melts, about 4-5 minutes. Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
Increase flame to medium-high; add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned. Drain the fat then add wine; cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
Add to crock pot. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper; cover and set slow cooker to LOW 6 hours.
After the 6 hours, adjust salt and pepper to taste, add half & half and parsley; stir and serve over your favorite pasta or spaghetti squash.