"Easy to make rich and rustic Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce, packed with so much flavour to coat your pasta (or Zucchini noodles) of choice!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 brown onions , finely chopped
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4 cloves of garlic , minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
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1 kg | 2 pounds lean ground beef
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1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine (optional -- can be replaced with beef broth)
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2 x 28-ounce cans of crushed tomatoes
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1 cup (250 ml) beef stock
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6 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 large carrot , chopped
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1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder (or 2 beef bouillon cubes, crushed)
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2-3 teaspoons salt , adjust to your tastes
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2 teaspoons dried oregano (or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped)
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2 teaspoons dried basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh basil , finely chopped
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1-2 teaspoons sugar (or a natural granulated sweetener that measures equally to sugar)
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Cracked pepper , to taste
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1/4 cup fresh , chopped parsley
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To serve:
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Spaghetti or other pasta , cooked (500 g | 1 pound pasta, dry weight)
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Shredded Parmesan cheese