Delicious Tomato Basil Sauce with Spaghetti Cooking Italian with Joe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are more nutritious, and crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

Start by boiling water for the spaghetti.

Add 1 pound of organic spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.

While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce.

Use 5 pounds of fresh tomatoes or San Marzano canned tomatoes for the sauce.

Take 55 basil leaves and chop them to extract flavor.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat.

Add 3 cloves of sliced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper flakes to the garlic and butter mixture.

Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of tomato paste to deepen the flavor.

Add the chopped basil to the pan and stir to combine.

If using fresh tomatoes, peel and chop them before adding to the sauce.

Add the tomatoes to the pan and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season the sauce with French sea salt to taste.

Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain and add it to the sauce, mixing well to combine.

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