“PASTA ALLA CARCERATA” – A Flavorful Creamy Roman Delight

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Green olives provide a different flavor profile while canned black olives are usually cheaper.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option while parmesan can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, but vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Finely mince the onion and parsley.

Crumble the sausage into chunks, then sauté it in a pan with the minced onion and olive oil.

Once the sausage is browned, season with pepper and paprika, then deglaze the pan with brandy or wine (if using) and let it evaporate.

Stir in the tomato sauce and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.

Stir the heavy cream and minced parsley into the sauce, allowing them to blend for about 2 minutes.

Drain the pasta when it's nearly done and toss it into the sauce, along with the grated Parmesan.

Mix thoroughly to ensure the flavors are well combined.

Finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and parsley and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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