To make a great Bolognese, you need to let the sauce cook for as long as possible, so that the rich flavours of the tomatoes, garlic, herbs and meat all meld together. The joy of this recipe is that you can do the prep in the morning and leave the slow cooker to work its magic until it's time to eat.

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