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canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and can be more affordable.

Chop garlic and onion finely.

Heat olive oil in a pan until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden color is achieved.

Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add canned tomatoes to the pan.

Mix in salt, red chili flakes, and black pepper.

Simmer the sauce until it turns bright red and thickens, about 3 minutes.

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