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Nonna G's Spaghetti Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from family kitchens in Italy, Nonna G's Spaghetti Sauce embodies the heart of Italian cooking, where fresh ingredients and slow cooking create deep flavors. This sauce is often passed down through generations, symbolizing love and tradition at family gatherings. Today, variations abound, with many adapting the recipe to include different meats or vegetables, making it a beloved staple in homes around the world.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200g di spaghetti
80g di tonno
20 capperi
3 filetti di acciuga
1 spicchio d'aglio
2 ramoscelli di origano
3 pomodori freschi
3 cucchiai d'olio extravergine d'oliva
10 olive nere

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while broth keeps costs down.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat content, lentils offer a plant-based option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

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

1

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

2

In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.

3

Add the anchovies and let them dissolve in the oil.

4

Stir in the tuna, capers, olives, and chopped fresh tomatoes.

5

Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss everything together with the oregano.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Nonna's Tomato SauceItalian Pasta Sauce
Local Name: Sugo di Nonna G

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