Italian Grandma Makes Pasta with Peas

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile with a higher smoke point.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

Heat olive oil in a skillet.

Add diced onion and a little salt; fry until translucent.

Add peas and let them fry a little.

Boil water in a separate pot.

Add pasta to boiling water and cook until done, stirring occasionally.

Once pasta is cooked, drain excess water, leaving a little juice.

Add pecorino romano cheese to the pasta and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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