OLD SCHOOL PENNE PASTA POMODORO(CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE ) MONTH OF AUGUST MEALS IN 30 MINUTES SEGMENT)

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: store-brand canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor while store-brand options save money.

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

Add penne pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.

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

Add minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in canned tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper.

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

Stir in fresh basil just before removing from heat.

Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Combine pasta with the tomato sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and additional basil.

Cooking Techniques

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