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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
320 g di pennette
700 ml di passata di pomodoro
160 g di tonno
80 g di olive
1 cucchiaino di capperi
1 cipollotto
40 ml di olio evo
Peperoncino
Un ciuffo di prezzemolo
Un ciuffo di basilico
Sale

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

Affettare il cipollotto a julienne.

2

Soffriggere in padella con un filo d’olio e del peperoncino fresco.

3

Aggiungere le olive, i capperi e il prezzemolo tritato.

4

Rosolare e versare la passata di pomodoro.

5

Mescolare, salare e lasciare cuocere per 15 minuti a fuoco moderato.

6

Unire il tonno e il basilico spezzettato.

7

Cuocere la pasta in abbondante acqua salata.

8

Una volta al dente, unire la pasta al sugo, mantecando bene.

9

Servire calda, completando con basilico fresco.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

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

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