How to Cook Spaghetti Bolognese in a Slow Cooker

Using a slow cooker is an easy way to create a flavorful meal for your family. You throw everything into the cooker, let it do its magic and savor the results. Spaghetti bolognese is especially well-suited to slow cookers because it tastes best when simmered slowly to develop the flavors. The “spaghetti” part of the name means you serve it over spaghetti noodles. Bolognese sauce, also known as "ragu bolognese," is from the Bologna region of Italy. Made with meat, vegetables, milk, wine and seasonings, it’s a thick, sophisticated sauce that takes a little time to prepare.

Things You'll Need

Ground beef
Ground pork
Meat thermometer
Skillet
Onion, chopped
Other vegetables, chopped
Tomatoes, diced

Garlic, minced
Seasoning
Milk
Dry white wine
Slow cooker
Spaghetti noodles

Instructions

Brown even amounts of the ground beef and pork together in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a meat thermometer to check that the meat registers 160 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s safely cooked. Add the chopped onion and any other vegetables to the browned meat. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent. Drain the excess liquid from the skillet.
Stir an ample amount of diced tomatoes into the skillet. Stir a little minced garlic and other seasonings into the skillet. Mix well. Stir a little milk and wine into the skillet. Simmer the mixture until the liquid reduces by about half, stirring frequently.
Pour the mixture into a slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook for 7 to 8 hours on low. Stir well before serving.
Cook and drain the spaghetti noodles. Stir the noodles into the sauce and serve.

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