School of Rocco Spaghetti Pomodoro You’re Making Pomodoro Sauce Wrong — Here’s How to Fix It

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Start boiling water for the spaghetti.

Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente.

In a cold pan, add good quality olive oil and garlic, being careful not to chop the garlic too finely to avoid bitterness.

Add half of the chopped basil to the pan with the garlic.

Add rough diced fresh tomatoes to the pan and season with salt.

Cook the sauce quickly, tasting for balance of flavors.

Once the pasta is al dente, remove it from the water and add it to the sauce pan.

Toss the pasta with the sauce to allow it to absorb the flavors.

Add fresh sliced basil to the pasta before serving.

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