Penne Pasta in Tomato Sauce with Garlic and Onions.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt.

Cook penne pasta for 9 to 10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

Drain the pasta and set aside until the sauce is ready.

Heat a skillet and add 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Add finely chopped onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.

Add chopped garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add tomato sauce and some reserved pasta water, then stir well.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, add 1 bay leaf, 1 chicken cube, and 1 tablespoon of Rani seasoning, then mix well.

Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, adding more pasta water if it becomes too thick.

After simmering, add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix thoroughly.

Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

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