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ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness 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 are seasonal and can be cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef and ground pork; cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in red wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Stir in canned tomatoes and bay leaves; bring to a gentle simmer.

Reduce heat to low and cover; cook for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add milk and fresh basil; simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve over pasta with grated parmesan cheese.

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