What I Eat in a Day #18 (Accidental Success in the Kitchen!)

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 adds a cheesy flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients while dried herbs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and sliced leek until softened.

Add sliced chorizo and cook until browned.

Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.

Pour in double cream and bring to a simmer.

Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, mixing well.

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