Sugo finto

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Sugo finto is a Tuscan sauce that can be translated as fake ragu or fake meat sauce due to the fact that it doesn't contain any meat, although sometimes it's made with only a bit of lard or prosciutto fat. It's also known as sugo scappato , which implies that the meat had escaped from the pot. The sauce consists of tomatoes and lots of vegetables that are sautéed with red wine. It originates from the poor peasant cuisine when meat was rare and special. Commonly used ingredients include onions, carrots, celery, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, lard, red wine, red pepper, and spices. It's recommended to serve the sauce with pasta such as pici and fresh tagliatelle.