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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 is healthier while canola is more budget-friendly.

fennel bulbs

🥗Healthier: celery

💰Cheaper: carrots

Celery provides a similar crunch while being lower in calories.

red bell peppers

🥗Healthier: yellow bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Yellow peppers are slightly sweeter while green are less expensive.

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

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

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced red bell peppers and fennel, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

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

Toss in cooked pasta, mixing well to combine.

Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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