Some CRAZY Ways Italians Cook with Wine

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

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

Heat olive oil in a pan and add a clove of garlic and bay leaves.

When the garlic starts bubbling, add red wine and bring to a simmer.

Add salt and spaghetti directly into the pan with the wine.

Cook the spaghetti until al dente, adding hot water if needed.

Once cooked, turn off the heat and add butter and parmesan cheese, mixing well.

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