Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese

This slow cooker spaghetti bolognese requires minimal effort and delivers maximum taste. It's the perfect busy weeknight dinner!

If you've got a busy day ahead then why not let your slow cooker do the work for you in the kitchen so you can enjoy a hearty bowl of this homemade spaghetti bolognese at the end of the day?

This slow cooker spaghetti bolognese doesn't use any shop bought sauces either so it's definitely a healthier bolognese.

The bolognese sauce is made with all simple ingredients like onion, mushrooms, carrot, lean beef steak mince and chopped tomatoes. And it certainly won't break the bank!

There's very little effort required to prepare the ingredients and just minimal cooking before everything goes into the cooker.

I'm sure this slow cooker version will soon become your new go-to favourite bolognese!

This slow cooker spaghetti bolognese recipe gives all the rich flavours of homemade spaghetti bolognese without spending hours in the kitchen.

It's a great recipe for winter and will make your house smell amazing as it's simmering away in the kitchen.

Why not impress your friends and family with this comforting Italian cuisine foolproof slow cooker recipe?

And if you enjoyed this, or are looking for a vegetarian spaghetti bolognese alternative then check out my quorn spaghetti bolognese which is very similar to this recipe!

Or why not check out my other popular slow cooker recipes below?

Jump to:

• 👪 Why You Should Make Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 Step By Step Instructions
• 📖 Substitutions
• 🍽 Equipment
• 💭 FAQ's
• 🍲 More Slow Cooker Curry Recipes To Try
• 📋 Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
• 🧾 Nutrition Label
• ⭐ Rate The Recipe

👪 Why You Should Make Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese

• Convenience: This bolognese sauce recipe is incredibly convenient. Once you've prepared the ingredients and set the slow cooker, you can go about your day while it cooks, making it perfect for busy schedules.
• Flavour Enhancement: The slow cooking allows the flavours of the sauce to meld together over several hours, resulting in a rich and full bolognese sauce. Plus often the sauce is even better the next day!
• Tender Meat: The meat gets cooked for a longer period than it does in a saucepan and this ensures that it's incredibly tender and succulent. Adding a melt-in-your-mouth quality to the dish!
• Versatility: You can easily customise your bolognese by adding various other vegetables, herbs, or spices to suit your taste.
• Hands-Off Cooking: Unlike stovetop or oven cooking, this method makes the sauce quick and easy to make. Also it doesn't require constant monitoring or stirring.

🥘 Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Button Mushrooms
• Carrot
• Lean Beef Steak Mince
• Clove Garlic
• Beef Stock
• Tinned Chopped Tomatoes.
• Tomato Puree
• Dried Mixed Herbs
• Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

🔪 Step By Step Instructions

Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy slow cooker spaghetti bolognese recipe:

Step 1

• Heat the olive oil. Add the onion, mushrooms, and grated carrot and sauté.

Step 2

• Add the mince in batches and brown it through.

Step 3

• Add the browned mince and all the rest of the ingredients into your slow cooker. Stir well.

Step 4

• Cook on low power for 5 - 6 hours or on high for 2 – 3 hours. Season to taste. If you need to thicken the sauce leave the lid off for the final hour of cooking.

Step 5

• Serve over cooked spaghetti topped with grated parmesan cheese.

📖 Substitutions

• Olive Oil - just use cooking olive oil not extra virgin.
• Onion - use a brown onion.
• Button Mushrooms - you can use any kind of chopped mushrooms.
• Carrot - you can leave this out but it helps to thicken the sauce.
• Lean Beef Steak Mince - you can use chicken mince or pork mince instead.
• Clove Garlic - use only fresh rather than granules.
• Beef Stock - you could use chicken or vegetable instead.
• Tinned Chopped Tomatoes - you could use tomato passata instead.
• Tomato Puree - tomato paste.
• Dried Mixed Herbs - you could use other herbs like fresh basil or dried oregano.
• Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

🍽 Equipment

For this Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese you may need....

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💭 FAQ's

How Many Calories Are In Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese?

There are 203 calories in this slow cooker bolognese.

What Should I Serve With This Homemade Ragu Sauce?

I like to serve with cooked spaghetti topped with grated parmesan cheese. It also goes great with some garlic bread too.

How To Store?

This bolognese sauce can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for 4-5 days. Or you can freeze the sauce.

How To Reheat?

If frozen defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can either reheat this on the stove top or in the microwave.

🍲 More Slow Cooker Curry Recipes To Try

🧾 Nutrition Label

Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

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