Espagueti Rojo Express

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 lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in paprika and cook for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

Add butter to the skillet and let it melt, stirring to combine with the garlic and paprika.

Pour in heavy cream and stir until the mixture is smooth and heated through.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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