Spaghetti alla Pecorara, Versione Romana

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in cost and still add crunch.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a low-calorie option for a cheesy flavor.

linguine

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

In a bowl, mix the ricotta with salt and pepper to taste.

Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain and combine with the ricotta mixture.

Serve with grated pecorino on top.

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