Bucatini con sugo di pesce spada alla Messinese

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds umami.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Pour in red wine and let it reduce by half, about 3-5 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.

Mix in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with grated cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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