red sauce pasta recipe - indian way | how to make classic desi tomato sauce pasta recipe

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer a vibrant flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often more economical.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often more budget-friendly.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Black pepper is a common spice with less heat, while paprika offers color without the spice.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt until it tastes like the sea.

Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.

While pasta cooks, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced tomatoes to the skillet; sauté until softened.

Stir in mix herb and black pepper powder.

Simmer the sauce for about 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water.

Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

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