CREAMY PARMESAN SPAGHETTI

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.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is a lower-calorie option.

Add olive oil and garlic to a sauce pot over medium heat.

Stir garlic for about 45 seconds until fragrant.

Add chicken stock, milk or heavy cream, butter, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add thick spaghetti and bring to a small simmer.

Reduce heat and simmer until spaghetti is al dente and sauce is thick.

Add cheese and serve, garnishing with more parmesan cheese and italian parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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