Martha's Old School Pasta Party | Spaghetti, Baked Gemelli, Eggplant, and Spicy Squash Pasta Recipes

gemelli pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: penne

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while penne is often less expensive.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is usually cheaper.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while cheddar is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

Cook whole wheat pasta in salted boiling water for 12 minutes until al dente.

Tear the tomatoes into pieces by hand.

Use a garlic peeler to remove the skin from the garlic.

Crush the garlic and add it to the torn tomatoes.

Tear fresh mozzarella into pieces and add to the mixture.

Add half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, about a teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste.

Tear basil leaves and add them to the mixture.

Add fresh oregano to the mixture.

Drain the pasta and cool it slightly without rinsing.

Heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.

Add crushed garlic and anchovy fillets to the skillet and cook briefly.

Add a large amount of capers and chopped colomata olives to the skillet.

Add lemon zest and juice to the mixture.

Combine the pasta with the sauce in the skillet and toss to combine.

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