How to make ragu' with Alessio

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides similar flavor without alcohol, while beef broth is cost-effective.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

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

Cut the onion into small pieces.

Prepare the sofrito by cutting the carrot, celery, and onion into small pieces.

Heat a tall pan and add olive oil and a small piece of butter.

Sauté the onion until it becomes golden.

Add the carrot and celery to the pan and continue to sauté.

Cut the meat into small pieces using scissors.

Add the ground beef and pork to the pan and cook until browned.

Stir in the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes.

Cook the mixture until well combined and the flavors meld together.

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