RAGU SAUCE Pasta Recipe - Quick & Easy - Classic Italian Ragu Bolognese

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.

Add minced beef and pork; cook until browned.

Pour in red wine; simmer until reduced.

Stir in tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes or tomato purée, laurel, and rosemary; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for at least 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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