pasta patate e provola

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from durum wheat

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber without significant cost increase.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add tomato paste and bay leaves; mix well to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Add pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

Remove bay leaves and stir in grated parmesan cheese.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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