Ricetta Noodles Saltati in Padella con Manzo e Verdure [DUE BACCHETTE]

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor while being cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Pour in canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

Combine cooked spaghetti with the beef and vegetable sauce; toss to coat evenly.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Cooking Techniques

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