Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes (see note)
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced or coarsely grated
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced or coarsely grated
• 2 medium carrots, finely diced or coarsely grated
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 21/2 – 3 pounds ground beef (I used 85% lean) (see note)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1-28 ounces can San Marzano tomatoes
• 1-14 ounces can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-2 parmesan rinds
• 1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped (plus more for serving)
• 3/4 cup half and half (or heavy cream!)