The Belgian Spaghetti Bolognese : A Comfort Food Staple You Need to Try

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, and broth is a budget-friendly alternative.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-6 minutes.

Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine; bring to a simmer.

Add bay leaf, oregano, salt, and black pepper; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve sauce over spaghetti, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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