HOW TO MAKE BOLOGNESE SAUCE ITALIAN STYLE!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Broth can add flavor without alcohol.

Dice one onion, one rib of celery, and one carrot.

Shred some parmigiano-reggiano and parmesan cheese.

In a large pot, add olive oil over medium heat.

Add 1.5 pounds of ground turkey and season with seasoned salt, creole seasoning, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; cook until browned.

Remove the ground turkey from the pot and set aside.

Add 3 ounces of diced pancetta to the pot and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until crispy.

Add 1 cup of diced onions, diced celery, and diced carrot to the pancetta; sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add the ground turkey back into the pot.

Pour in 1 cup of white wine and let it simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until almost completely evaporated.

Add 1/3 cup of tomato paste and stir until darkened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes and 2 cups of chicken broth.

Add 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg and 2 bay leaves; reduce heat to low and let simmer for 2.5 hours.

After 2 hours, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of basil, 1/4 teaspoon of thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of parsley.

Stir in 1 cup of milk and let simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, remove the bay leaves and add 1/4 cup of parmigiano-reggiano and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.

In a large pot of salted water over high heat, bring water to a boil and add pasta noodles of choice.

Cook pasta until finished, saving some pasta water for later.

In a pan over medium-low heat, add spoonfuls of sauce and cooked noodles, mixing until well combined; add a bit of pasta water if needed.

Serve pasta on a plate, adding parmesan cheese and basil on top.

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