Make Homemade Spaghetti from Scratch

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: water + baking powder

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan option, while water + baking powder can reduce costs.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories, while pecorino is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose is often cheaper.

Start by heating garlic infused olive oil in a pan over medium flame.

Add 2 diced bell peppers to the pan and stir to coat them in the oil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add crushed fresh garlic to the pan, cooking until fragrant.

Open cans of whole tomatoes and add them to the pan, cooking them down for about three hours.

Add dried basil and oregano to the mixture.

Stir in red chili flakes and tomato paste, mixing everything together.

Adjust the heat to medium-low to bring the sauce to a simmer.

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