How To Cook Spaghetti In A Slow Cooker

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Cooking bolognese in the slow cooker results in deliciously tender meat.

Brown the beef, pancetta and the onions before adding to the slow cooker for maximum flavour.

Makes: 4 - 6 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 15 mins

Cook Time: 6 hours 0 mins

Total Time: 6 hours 15 mins

400 g

(14oz) lean minced beef

75 g

(3oz) pancetta, chopped, or smoked bacon lardons

1 tbsp.

olive oil

onion, chopped

carrots, chopped

celery sticks, chopped

garlic cloves, crushed

125 ml

(4 fl oz) white wine

2 tbsp.

tomato puree

400 g

(14oz) tin chopped tomatoes

1 tbsp.

Italian herb seasoning

300 ml

(10 fl oz (½ pint)) beef stock

4 tbsp.

double cream (optional)

Spaghetti, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil to serve

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Heat the oil in a large pan on high heat and brown the beef and pancetta, about 10 minutes. Tip into slow cooker.
Lower the heat to medium and cook the onion, carrots and celery until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, wine and tomato puree and bubble for 1min. Add to the slow cooker.
Add the tinned tomatoes, dried herbs and stock to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover with lid and cook on high for 1 hour then low for 5-6hr, stirring in cream for last 30min, if using.
Season to taste and serve with cooked spaghetti, grated parmesan and torn basil leaves.

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