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heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot until hot.

Add 1 teaspoon chopped garlic and sauté without letting it change color.

Add 1 chopped onion and sauté until it becomes pink.

Add 1 chopped tomato and mix well.

Stir in 1 teaspoon black pepper powder and 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; mix thoroughly.

Add 500 grams lentils and enough water to cover them; bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 150 grams pasta and cover the pot.

Cook until the pasta is done, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

If needed, add more water for desired consistency.

After cooking, add coconut milk (optional) and stir well.

Cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.

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