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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 dairy-free and lower in fat

vodka

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White wine adds acidity, while broth keeps it alcohol-free

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach adds nutrition, while dried basil is more accessible

Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water, 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.

Pour in vodka and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Add tomato sauce and stir to combine, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Lower the heat and mix in heavy cream until fully incorporated.

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

Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.

If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil just before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and additional parmesan, if desired.

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