We Tried Audrey Hepburn's Personal Pasta Recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: sun-dried tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are budget-friendly and convenient.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrition while dried herbs are cost-effective.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot until shimmering.

Add diced celery, diced onion, and diced carrots to the pot and cook until softened.

Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Add 2 large cans of peeled tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine.

Simmer the sauce until heated through, allowing flavors to meld.

Cook spaghetti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

Combine the drained pasta with the sauce in the pot, tossing to coat.

Serve topped with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.

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