Slow Cooker Bolognese Recipe

Reviews More Reviews

Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 02, 2010

Hi - this is my recipe and I just wanted to note that I have switched from using 1 lb ground beef to 1 lb "meatloaf mix" (a ground beef/pork blend) and it really enhances the flavor of the sauce. Enjoy! :)

—VD711

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 02, 2012

Can't figure out what I did wrong but following the recipe exactly, our Bolognese was tasteless. Fortunately I had cooked a side dish of sweet sausages and that added flavor.

—Lois

See full review »

95 Ratings

See other versions of this recipe!

Aug 22, 2011

I made this for the recipe group selection of 8/13/11. I made very few changes: Browned the carrots and onions w/o the garlic, added them to the crockpot. Browned the beef/pork combo, drained the oil, added the milk and simmered until the milk was incorporated. (I felt this was an important step as I've never seen it in any other recipe!) I then added the meat and rest of the ingredients (except the cheese) plus a few shakes of garlic powder to the crockpot. Cooked on low for 7 hours, turned the temperature down to Warm and stirred in the cheese. This was definately worth the prep time. Hubby kept eating the sauce like chili (sans pasta) and asked me to put the rest in the freezer so he wouldn't OD on it....lol

—gebah

See full review »

Apr 13, 2011

Wonderful and so easy to make. I have to admit that I took the advice of another reviewer and I browned the hamburger meat, drained off the grease and added it to the slow cooker. Then I added the rest of the ingredients and set the slow cooker on low for 5-6 hours. It was delish!

—Cheoah

See full review »

Aug 17, 2011

I made this for the recipe group selection of 8/13/11. I've never had Bolognese however had just seen a cooking show on how to make it. Even though this recipe is slightly different, the one thing the chef said was how important is is to cook the carrot and onions separately, then adding the meat and cooking thoroughly for the right flavoring. So I followed the recipe's instructions to a tee and cooked the time specified. I thought this would taste just like regular spaghetti sauce, but it had a distinct rich meaty flavor. Everyone raved about it...lots of yum yums being murmured. I served it over wide egg noodles to hold the heavy sauce better. For certain I'll make this one again.

—*Sherri*

See full review »

Oct 22, 2011

This is a very good, authentic recipe that's hard to mess up. I think next time though, I'll use Italian sausage instead of the ground beef just because we prefer the seasoning used in sausage. Thanks! :o)

—cheepchick

See full review »

Jul 09, 2010

This recipe was delicious! I made a couple changes - skipped the basil, oregano, & red pepper flakes and I only browned the meat, not the carrots, onions, & garlic. I also added 1 16oz can of tomato sauce. Once the meat was browned, I threw in all the ingredients & turned the crock pot on low for 8 hours....PERFECT!! Even my mother loved it and my brother said it was just like grandma's!

—Nicole Fellner

See full review »

Jun 30, 2011

This was GREAT and my family loved it. I definitely appreciated the convenience and lack of mess--normally when I simmer pasta sauce it splatters and creates a mess, but this solved the problem. It won't become my go-to bolognese, but it was flavorful and delicious!

—jrbaker

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Meat-Lover's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs With Peppers

Splendicious Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Slow Cooker Spinach Marinara Sauce

Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce II

Jeanne's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognaise Sauce

Valerie's Bolognese Sauce

Slow Cooker Mussaman Curry

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
245 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
17.9 g
6%

Cholesterol
44 mg
15%

Fat
13 g
20%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
16.3 g
33%

Sodium
547 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Bolognese

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 245
Calories from Fat: 117

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 20 %
Saturated Fat 4.6g 23 %
Cholesterol 44mg 15 %
Sodium 547mg 22 %
Potassium 798mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 17.9g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 16.3g 33 %
** Sugars 6.6g
Vitamin A 65 %
Vitamin C 28 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron 33 %
** Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 57 %
Vitamin B6 25 %
Magnesium 18 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.