The Creamy Cherry Tomato Pasta You Need In Your Life

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

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

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: sundried tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative with a neutral flavor.

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

Crush the garlic cloves.

Heat a stainless steel pan and add extra virgin olive oil.

Add the crushed garlic to the pan before the oil gets too hot to prevent burning.

Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and press them gently to release their juice.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Blend the cooked cherry tomatoes and basil for a smooth sauce.

Boil water in a large pot and add a tablespoon of rock salt.

Cook spaghetti for 13 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes to prevent sticking.

Reserve some pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and mix, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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