HOW TO MAKE SPAGHETTI & HOMEMADE MEAT SAUCE | + GARLIC TOAST RECIPE

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Beef broth adds flavor without the alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

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

Brown the ground beef in a pan until fully cooked.

Add diced shallot, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until softened.

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water or beef broth, and seasonings (seasoned salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, sugar, Worcestershire sauce).

Simmer the sauce for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

For garlic toast, mix softened butter, cream cheese, and mayonnaise together.

Spread the mixture on the sliced French bread and top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, oregano, and parsley.

Broil the garlic toast until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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