Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe | Mushroom Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes add brightness, while crushed are often cheaper.

Cook spaghetti in 5 cups of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots, and 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms and cook until softened.

Add 2 cups of tomato puree, 1 small bayleaf, 1.5 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp crushed pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in 1/2 cup of stock or pasta cooked water and bring to a simmer.

Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serve the sauce over the spaghetti, garnished with cheese, extra chilli flakes, oregano, parsley, and pepper as desired.

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