Pasta con pesto e salsiccia cremosa e gustosa

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

spicy sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat and calories

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor

Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.

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

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add crumbled spicy sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low.

Stir in heavy cream and butter; mix until combined and creamy.

Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet; toss to coat in sauce.

If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.

Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg; stir well.

Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan and basil if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens