Pasta recipes : Pasta al pomodoro by the chef

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is more budget-friendly.

Add a few basil leaves to the pot to release essential oils, then remove them later.

Hand crush the tomatoes, avoiding blending the seeds to prevent bitterness.

Add dried chili pepper to the tomato mixture.

Cook the tomato mixture for about 5-6 minutes.

Cook the pasta for 8 minutes, then transfer it to the skillet with the tomato sauce for an additional 3 minutes.

Ensure the pasta is still al dente and cook it in the tomatoes for 2-3 more minutes to absorb flavors.

Once excess liquid has evaporated, turn off the heat and let the pasta rest for a bit.

Add fresh basil leaves torn by hand and a generous grating of cheese before serving.

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