Fettuccine con salsiccia, funghi orecchioni e gorgonzola!

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 is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is leaner and lower in fat.

fettuccine pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat fettuccine

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat adds fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Remove sausage from casings and add to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.

Add grated parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and smooth.

Season the sauce with black pepper and salt to taste.

Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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