Pasta piccante con calamari e peperoni #shorts

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from semolina

Whole grain pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and has a high smoke point.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

Clean the calamari if not pre-cleaned.

Cook the mezze maniche according to package instructions until al dente.

In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.

Add the cleaned calamari and cook briefly to keep them tender.

Add the chopped red and yellow peppers and cook until slightly softened.

Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes.

Season with salt and chili flakes to taste.

Combine the cooked pasta with the calamari and pepper mixture, tossing to coat.

Cooking Techniques

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