Pasta al Ragù del Pirata

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor but may be more expensive.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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

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

Add diced carrot and celery, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in canned tomatoes and stir to combine.

Add basil, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Simmer sauce on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning with sugar, salt, or pepper as needed.

Drain pasta and reserve some cooking water.

Combine pasta with sauce, adding reserved water to reach desired consistency.

Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

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