Healthy and Delicious PINK PASTA

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vodka

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour in vodka and simmer until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.

Add tomato sauce and stir to combine, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Lower heat and mix in heavy cream until well blended.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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