How to Make the BEST Bolognese Sauce for Stuffed Rigatoni

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Broth can add flavor without alcohol.

Start by sharpening your knife with a sharpening steel, drawing it along the edge 10 times.

Peel the onion, removing the first tough layer.

Slice the onion into quarters, then chop it into small pieces.

Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent.

Add a pinch of kosher salt to the onions and stir to coat.

Add about 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning, crushing it as it goes in.

Add 1 bay leaf to the pan and stir everything together.

Chop 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the pan once the onions are soft.

Cook the garlic until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Once the garlic is aromatic, add the ground beef and Italian sausages to the pan.

Cook the meat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Add the tomato paste and canned tomatoes, stirring well to combine.

Pour in a little red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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