Saporie.com - Pasta alla Norma con rigatoni napoletani

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive but still effective for cooking.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook rigatoni in boiling water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.

Drain the rigatoni and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrot and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add canned tomatoes and stir to combine, bringing to a simmer.

Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add bay leaf and sugar, simmering for 15-20 minutes to develop flavors.

Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh basil just before serving.

Combine rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.

Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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