Mafalda Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe | Italian-American Dish

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier if in season.

Cook mafaldini pasta in boiling water until al dente, retaining a slight firmness.

While the pasta cooks, heat good quality olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and just starting to turn golden.

Add crushed San Marzano tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine.

Add dried basil, oregano, and a pinch of sugar to the sauce to balance acidity.

Let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 to 12 minutes to meld the flavors together.

Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta just before serving.

Serve the pasta garnished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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