FFF EP-44 Basil Pesto Pasta

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable and provide a similar texture.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while Grana Padano is a less expensive cheese.

Boil water in a large pot and add Mediterranean sea salt.

Chop one whole onion and add to a large skillet on medium heat with one tablespoon of olive oil.

Chop Asian eggplant into quarters and add to the skillet.

Add pre-washed sliced mushrooms to the skillet.

Chop tomatoes in half and add to the skillet.

Add a crown of broccoli to the skillet.

Add garlic to the skillet (about one tablespoon).

Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet.

Season with Mediterranean sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Add chili garlic sauce to the skillet for flavor.

Prepare garlic bread by mixing margarine with real garlic and spreading it on rustic bread, then broil in a toaster oven.

Cook fresh pasta in boiling water for 1-3 minutes, then drain and mix with the vegetable mixture.

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