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ricotta salata

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes can be more affordable and still flavorful.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet until hot.

Add eggplant and cook until caramelized, adding more olive oil as needed.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Cook the eggplant and garlic together until well combined and softened.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the eggplant and garlic mixture.

Top with mozzarella cheese before serving.

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