Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese

olive oil

brown onions (, finely chopped)

garlic (, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic))

| 2 pounds lean ground beef

red wine (optional -- can be replaced with beef broth)

x 28-ounce cans of crushed tomatoes

beef stock

tomato paste

large carrot (, chopped)

vegetable stock powder ((or 2 beef bouillon cubes, crushed))

salt (, adjust to your tastes)

dried oregano ((or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped))

dried basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh basil (, finely chopped)

sugar ((or a natural granulated sweetener that measures equally to sugar))

Cracked pepper (, to taste)

fresh (, chopped parsley)

To serve:

Spaghetti or other pasta (, cooked (500 g | 1 pound pasta, dry weight))

Shredded Parmesan cheese