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Sugo di Campagna

Cultural Context

Originating from the rural kitchens of Italy, Sugo di Campagna is a hearty sauce that reflects the agricultural bounty of the countryside. Traditionally made with simple, local ingredients, it embodies the spirit of family meals and gatherings. Today, it has been embraced worldwide, with various adaptations to suit different palates and dietary needs.

ItalianITmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
28 oz canned peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 spicy pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil
12 oz pasta

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while cooking wine is budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is often less costly.

1

Heat olive oil in a pan until hot.

2

Add peeled tomatoes to the pan.

3

Add garlic and cook for 30 minutes, covering the pan with a lid.

4

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5

Add sugar to the sauce.

6

Let the sauce cook for an additional 10 minutes after adding the last ingredients.

7

Cook the pasta separately, then mix it with the sauce before serving.

8

Garnish with fresh parmesan and basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting boardpot for boiling pasta

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Country SauceRagù di Campagna
Local Name: Sugo di Campagna

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