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slow cooker bolognese

The Ultimate Slow Cooker Bolognese

Bang it all in the slow cooker and let it cook. The mascarpone turns it into a deliciously creamy Bolognese. You can use as much as you want, then freeze then chill or freeze the leftovers. Use 100g of dried pasta per adult portion.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Batch cooking, Slow cooker
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 500 g Minced beef
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 Sticks of celery diced
  • 2 x 400g Tins of chopped tomatoes
  • 80 g Tomato paste
  • 250 ml Beef stock
  • 2 tsp Garlic granules
  • 2 tbsp Oregano
  • 80 g Mascarpone
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
To serve:
  • 400 g Spaghetti
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add the minced beef, carrots, onion, celery, tins of tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, garlic granules, and oregano all into the slow cooker and mix it well.
  • Turn it on to HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.
  • Once it’s cooked, add in the mascarpone, and Worcestershire sauce and stir it well. Taste for seasoning.
  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water as per the packet instructions, then toss it through the Bolognese.
  • Serve with some grated parmesan and enjoy.