Italian Grandma Makes Pasta and Potatoes

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.

Peel and cut the potatoes, then keep them in water until ready to cook.

Prepare the spaghetti by breaking it into smaller pieces.

Heat olive oil in a pot and add chopped onion, celery, and carrot; sauté until fragrant.

Add the potatoes to the pot and sauté for a few minutes.

Stir in a small amount of tomato paste for color and flavor.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil; cook for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Add the spaghetti to the pot and stir to prevent sticking; adjust water as needed for desired consistency.

Once the pasta is cooked, stir in chopped parsley and grated Pecorino Romano cheese before serving.

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