The other good news for me is that this is a crockpot meal. There is a little preparation beforehand. You can use your food processor if you have one. I do all my veggie chopping by hand but start early in the day when my energy levels are pretty good. It is at a time when I still find the process of preparation relaxing.
We both prefer Angel Hair pasta instead of regular.
Crockpot Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce
4 ounces of Pancetta, chopped (or center cut bacon)
1 teaspoon butter (or olive oil)
1 large white onion, minced
2 celery stalks (about 3/4 cup), minced
2 carrots (about 3/4 cup), minced
2 lbs. 95% lean ground beef
1/4 cup white wine (I prefer red)
2 cans (28 ounces total) crushed tomatoes
3 bay leaves
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup half and half cream
In a large sauté pan, sauté pancetta on low heat until the fat melts, about 4-5 minutes.
Add butter (or olive oil), onions, celery, carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about five minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high and add meat, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until browned. Drain the fat, then add the wine. Cook until liquid reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
Add this mixture to the crockpot, along with the tomatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Cover and set on low and go do other things for the next six hours. After six hours, serve up your dinner.
Added note: 4-24-24
Thanks to Debbie's comment I realized I hadn't mentioned when to put the cream into the sauce. I add it a few minutes before serving up, and only long enough that it is heated. Thanks Debbie!
I don't actually add the cream as we think it's fine without, and cream and I are not friends.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a garnish.
Another good result, very yummy and a keeper.
We both prefer Angel Hair pasta instead of regular.
Lots of leftovers and I served it with a mixed green salad. Above is an old photo when I made this meal originally. We most often don't add bread to our pasta meals any more.
There were leftovers which I froze for no cooking days.
Thanks for looking, have a great week and
Looks like a comforting and very satisfying meal!
ReplyDeleteI agree Angie, thank you :)
DeleteI really like pasta and cook it often. Looks like a delicious recipe Denise.
ReplyDeleteGood morning🍝🧡!
It is a favorite around here Katerina.Thank you and good morning too, though I see it has passed the noon hour so good afternoon :)
DeleteEasy, tasty recipes are always a win. I hear you on preferring to do food prep early.
ReplyDeleteAlways, thank you Sue :)
DeleteYUM!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so Ginny :)
DeleteNice recipe but I would have to use a bit of sugar to take out the acid from the tomatoes otherwise we both would suffer.. 🤣
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip Margaret :)
DeleteSpag bog is one of our favourite dishes.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely dish isn't it Janice? :)
DeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Cloudia :)
Deletewe love spaghetti and this one sounds really good.
ReplyDeleteGreat, so glad :) thanks Sandra :)
DeleteIt looks delicious - yum, yum!
ReplyDeleteGlad you think so Carol, thank you :)
DeleteThis looks absolutely delicious. I love being able to freeze extra for no cook days too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann, me too! I love freezer days :)
DeletePasta and bread together always seemed a bit over the top to me, but many do it, I know.
ReplyDeleteThanks David, there are a lot of people who enjoy garlic bread with their pasta, and that's wonderful! The pasta is more than enough for us these days :)
DeleteI've never owned a crockpot or slow cooker. Though always heard good things about them. Your meal looks good!
ReplyDeleteI was given one a long time ago Ivy and it lasted more than 20 years. I did without for a while but bought another. It's great for the summer months when you don't want to add extra heat to the humidity that we get here.
DeleteI love that. I use an instant pot though have my eye on a slow cooker for when we move. I love good solid kitchen tools. PS: There's a slow cooker mode on the pressure cooker. I'll have to try it. Thanks!
DeleteWe are having a version of spag bol for tea tonight. Can't wait :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful Beverley :) I know you'll enjoy that.
DeleteThat sauce looks like it has some good depth of flavor to it! Happy New Week to you, Denise.
ReplyDeleteIt was really nice though I think I would add mushrooms next time. Thanks Ellen :)
DeleteSuch a good idea - a big batch of spagetti sauce and then freeze some! I also forget about making it in the crock pot. For some reason, I used to get a layer of oil on the top of my sauce whenever I used the crockpot and think that is why I sort of forgot about it that way. I need to try again!:)
ReplyDeleteHello Jennifer :) A layer of oil is never very appetizing. I wonder if draining the meat after cooking and 'mopping' it before putting it into the crock pot would help?
DeleteYummy
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine :)
DeleteWe were just talking about how we have kind of forgotten about the crockpot lately and I said I'd dig out some recipes .... voila, you did it for me! I can see where it would freeze beautifully and I know even with our healthy appetites there would be leftovers, so it's a real win-win!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Sallie, I'm glad I shared this today then :) Thank you my friend and you are very welcome!
DeleteWe have pasta fans here that would love it if I made this, Denise. Looks tasty and a good recipe to keep on hand for those busy days ahead. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much my friend and you are very welcome :) Most definitely a great meal to keep for busy days.
DeleteThe Grands enjoy 'Spag-bol'
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing this recipe.
All the best Jan
You are very welcome Jan and thank you! It certainly is a kid-friendly dish :)
DeleteOh yum. Angel hair is my fave.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Mine too :)
DeleteI have never made a sauce in the crockpot, although it makes sense to do so, Denise. This seems like an easy enough recipe and once the prep is done and crockpot set up, the only thing left is to cook the angel hair pasta. Thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Dorothy, if you try it I hope you like it as much as we did :)
Deletethis sounds so good, i love cooking in one pot or a crock pot. i assume you add the cream at the end and maybe let it cook a few minutes. this is definitely something i would make. and i love how quickly angle pasta cooks up1!
ReplyDeleteUps! Thanks for pointing that out Debbie. I forgot to mention that in the directions, probably because I don't use it in my recipe.
DeleteYou know, spaghetti is one of my favorite dishes. This looks really good, Denise. Sometimes angel hair pasta is the best.
ReplyDeleteYou're always cooking something special in the kitchen. ; )
~Sheri
That's wonderful Sheri :) Glad you liked the look of this. It was an old recipe and I didn't make anything new. Thankfully I have some old ones to rely on :) Thank you so much!
DeleteYUM!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie :)
DeleteI forgot how I used to look forward to your recipe posts...some of them sound so good. And used to Roger would have like this...now, I am not so sure.
ReplyDeleteHi Rose, that's so sweet of you. Our tastes do change for one reason and another. Always thinking of you and Roger :)
DeleteSounds good.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra, I am happy you think so :)
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