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mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive while still providing a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana Padano offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned eggplant

Canned eggplant can be a cost-effective substitute with a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Slice 1.5 pounds of globe eggplant into thick slices.

Season the eggplant slices with salt and pepper on one side, then flip and season the other side.

Place the eggplant on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, checking after 20 minutes.

While the eggplant is roasting, slice 4 cloves of garlic.

In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and toast until fragrant.

Add the tomatoes to the skillet and a tablespoon of tomato paste, cooking until the tomatoes burst and their juices are released.

Once the eggplant is done roasting, combine it with the tomato mixture in the skillet.

Add Panko breadcrumbs and Pecorino cheese to the mixture, stirring to combine and allowing the cheese to melt.

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