SPAGUETI CON ALMEJAS SALSA DE TOMATE PICANTE

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.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt once boiling.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and red chili flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add canned tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and sugar; bring to a simmer.

Cook the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add fresh basil to the sauce and mix well.

Drain spaghetti and reserve some pasta water.

Combine spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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