Pasta sfiziosa: rigatoni con lonza di maiale e senape

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical and flavorful.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while grana padano is a budget-friendly cheese.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while frozen can be more affordable.

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

Add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Season pork loin with salt and black pepper; add to the pot and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

Add canned tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, and basil; stir to combine.

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover; cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Remove the pork loin and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Return sliced pork to the sauce and heat through for 5 minutes.

Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top.

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