ZITI GRATINATI AL FORNO CON CAVOLO NERO, SALSICCIA E PROVOLA AFFUMICATA / Ricetta furba in 5 minuti

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while still providing flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is a lower-calorie option.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

tortellini

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortellini

💰Cheaper: pasta shapes

Whole wheat adds fiber; other pasta shapes are often less expensive.

Cook the ziti according to package instructions until al dente.

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the sausage and cook until browned.

Stir in chopped cavolo nero and cook until wilted.

Pour in the red wine and let it reduce slightly.

Add the tomato sauce and season with salt and chili.

Combine the cooked ziti with the sauce mixture.

Transfer to a baking dish, layer with smoked scamorza and ricotta salata on top.

Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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