A rich, cozy, and surprisingly simple pork Bolognese made effortlessly in the slow cooker with just five ingredients.
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Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Large skillet
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Transfer the pork mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until rich and flavorful.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve over cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end. Add red pepper flakes for heat or finely diced carrots and celery for additional depth.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 15mg