Delish Pork Pasta Paella (fideuá)

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🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole grain pasta adds fiber while spaghetti is more widely available.

shellfish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than shellfish.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers color and flavor at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven and roast the bell pasta until dehydrated.

Chop the onion and fresh garlic into small pieces.

Fry the pork belly in its own fat until cooked.

Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until softened.

Add the fresh garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add grated tomato to the pan and cook until it breaks down.

Add portobello mushrooms to the pan and sauté until cooked through.

Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.

Add the roasted bell pasta to the pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Sprinkle saffron into the broth and stir to combine.

Cook without stirring until the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt as needed, being cautious due to the saltiness of the broth.

Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.

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