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A plate of Spaghetti Bolognese topped with meat sauce, grated cheese, and parsley sits on a woven placemat.
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Crockpot Spaghetti Bolognese Meat Sauce

Hearty crockpot spaghetti meat sauce with ground beef and Italian sausage simmered low and slow for rich, family friendly flavor.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot spaghetti bolognese meat sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 387kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 lb. ground Italian sausage
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 jars pasta sauce 24 oz. each
  • 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and ground Italian sausage, using a spatula to break into smaller chunks.
  • Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until tender and fragrant. Transfer to the crockpot.
  • Add the pasta sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve over prepared spaghetti noodles. Top with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

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Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg