Pasta e piselli - I Fornelli di Max

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.

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Add the pancetta cubes and cook until they are crispy.

Stir in the fresh or frozen peas and cook for a few minutes.

Pour in boiling water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add the pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.

Once the pasta is cooked, mix in grated parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and mint.

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