RICETTA PENNE AL BAFFO🥸 - CuocoMaNonTroppo

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pancetta

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.

Add tomato puree and stir to combine; cook for 5 minutes.

Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add cooked penne to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Cooking Techniques

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