Orecchiette with Asparagus, Peas and Shrimp

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and provides a cheesy flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and offers a similar protein source.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook orecchiette according to package instructions until al dente.

Sauté the shrimp in olive oil until they begin to change color, adding a little salt and red pepper flakes for flavor.

Cut the asparagus into pieces and add to the skillet with a little salt and some pasta water.

Add peas to the skillet and mix everything together.

Check the pasta to ensure it is al dente and fish it out to add to the sauce.

Add the shrimp to the skillet with the sauce and mix everything together.

Plate the dish and top with crushed breadcrumbs as a substitute for cheese.

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