✔ 12 oz (340g) pasta of choice (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti) 🍝
✔ 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Tomato Sauce:
✔ 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
✔ ½ cup canned coconut milk (for creaminess) 🥥
✔ ½ cup vegetable broth or water
✔ 3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
✔ 1 small onion (finely chopped) 🧅
✔ 1 tablespoon tomato paste (enhances the depth of flavor)
✔ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
✔ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
✔ Salt & black pepper to taste
Add-Ins:
✔ 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped) 🥬
✔ ½ cup fresh basil leaves (torn or chopped) 🌿
✔ 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (for a cheesy, umami boost!)
✔ Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice) 🌶️
