PASTA WITH CARUSO SAUCE - A CLASSIC FROM URUGUAY 🇺🇾

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked tofu

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while smoked tofu is a vegetarian alternative.

Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions.

Drain pasta and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.

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

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.

Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

Incorporate diced ham and green peas; cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Combine the pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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