Healthy Sauce & Condiment Recipes Healthy Sauce Recipes Healthy Pasta Sauce Recipes Healthy Tomato Sauce Recipes Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Bolognese Beans stand in place of ground beef in this hearty vegetarian sauce that's ready when you are—thanks to the crock pot. The prep is quick and easy to do in the morning before heading off to work. When you get home, just cook up some whole-wheat pasta to serve it over and dinner is ready. If you have leftovers, freeze them for an easy meal another day. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 9, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably San Marzano ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped carrot 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added cannellini beans or small white beans, rinsed ¼ cup heavy cream 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh basil Directions Combine tomatoes, wine, broth (or water), onion, celery, carrot, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours. Stir in beans and cream at the end of the cooking time. Keep warm. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Divide the spaghetti among 8 bowls. Top with the sauce, Parmesan and basil. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate sauce (Step 1) for up 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw, if necessary, and reheat before serving. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 434 Calories 13g Fat 64g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 434 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 64g 23% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 6g Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 13g 16% Saturated Fat 4g 18% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Vitamin A 1999IU 40% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Folate 77mcg 19% Sodium 411mg 18% Calcium 147mg 11% Iron 4mg 24% Magnesium 143mg 34% Potassium 762mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved