Pasta Al Sugo Finto (Pasta With Tuscan Vegetable Ragù)

Sugo finto, or 'fake sauce', is a meatless Tuscan ragù rooted in the tradition of cucina povera, the peasant cooking of Central and Southern Italy. Also known as sugo scappato, or 'escaped sauce' which refers to the pricey meat that has es... Read more caped the pot, sugo finto relies on a vegetable soffritto to stand in for ground beef, and turns to Tuscan staples like fresh woodsy herbs, garlic, and red wine to add layers of flavor to what is essentially a hearty tomato sauce.

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