Perfect Sunday Sauce that will make Nonna Proud

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

pork sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: bulk sausage

Chicken sausage is leaner, while bulk sausage can be more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option, while a cheese blend can be more budget-friendly.

Prep the tomatoes by running them through a food mill to create a puree.

Clean out the can with water and add that water to the sauce to compensate for evaporation.

Add garlic, basil stems, and olive oil to the pureed tomatoes in a large pot or rondo.

Heat the sauce on the stove to bring it up to temperature while preparing the meats.

Season the short ribs on all sides with salt and pepper.

Heat a pan on medium to medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Sear the short ribs in the pan until a nice crust develops on all sides.

Transfer the browned short ribs directly into the tomato sauce.

Drain excess fat from the pan and add a splash of white wine to deglaze it.

Add the deglazed liquid to the tomato sauce and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

If the sauce gets too thick, add a little more water to maintain a nice simmer.

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