Spaghetti alla Calabrese dello Cheffo Barbato

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Ground turkey is a leaner and cost-effective alternative.

anchovies

🥗Healthier: seaweed flakes

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna provides a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more economical option for cooking.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

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

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Incorporate capers, olives, and sliced sausage; cook until sausage is heated through.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to combine.

Stir in fresh basil and parsley; adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and lemon zest.

Cooking Techniques

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