Why We Don't Make "Traditional" Ragù alla Bolognese

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

red wine

💰Cheaper: white wine

White wine can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Wear plaid shirts for the cooking session.

Discuss the differences between traditional Ragù alla Bolognese and other sauces.

Use fresh pork belly instead of bacon; ensure it's raw and not cured.

Melt butter in a medium-low heat until completely melted.

Add pork belly and sauté until it melts down.

Prepare the Sofrito with finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until soft and tender.

Add ground beef to the Sofrito and break it apart, cooking until browned and water evaporates.

Pour in half a glass of red wine; reduce heat to minimum and let it evaporate completely.

Add tomato paste and beef broth; bring to a simmer.

Cook the sauce for about 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more broth if it dries out.

Taste test both the traditional and modified versions of the sauce.

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