Carne al sugo - ricetta della nonna

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while broth keeps costs down.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat content, lentils offer a plant-based option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Heat the olive oil in a pot.

Add the chopped cipollotto and sauté until translucent.

Add the smoked beef and brown it on all sides.

Stir in the clove, basil leaves, peeled tomatoes, tomato passata, and water.

Season with coarse salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, stirring occasionally.

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