Marry Me CREAMY Tuscan Pasta Recipe | Romantic Date Night Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey breast is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some cooking water.

Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add grated garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Pour in cream, vegetable stock, and reserved pasta cooking water, mixing well.

Season with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried Italian herb mix.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.

Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.

Add roasted tomatoes and mix well.

Toss in cooked pasta and combine thoroughly.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and black pepper.

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