Italians ONLY Make These Pasta Dishes in Summer | Light, Fresh Summer Pasta Recipes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and available.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach adds nutrition and is often less expensive.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Chop Piccadilly tomatoes and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, mix chopped tomatoes, diced mozzarella, and red onion.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Add a generous amount of olive oil to the mixture.

Toss the pasta with the raw sauce mixture and let the mozzarella melt slightly from the heat of the pasta.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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