Cooking a Lie: what Ragù Bolognese is NOT! Ep. 1

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.

In a pan, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.

Add the ground beef and cook until browned.

Stir in the sugar, tomato paste, and red wine, allowing it to reduce slightly.

Add the canned peeled tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, parsley, and water.

Simmer the sauce for a period until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

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