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ricotta salata

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes can be more affordable and still flavorful.

Slice the eggplant and sprinkle with salt; let sit to draw out moisture.

Rinse the eggplant and pat dry.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry the eggplant until golden brown.

Remove the eggplant from the skillet.

In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the peeled tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

Return the eggplant to the sauce and stir to combine.

Cook the bucatini in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.

Combine the pasta with the sauce and toss to coat.

Serve topped with crumbled ricotta salata and fresh basil.

Cooking Techniques

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