Spaghetti alle melanzane o alla parmigiana?

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a high smoke point, while canola oil is cost-effective.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat spaghetti

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while rice pasta is often less expensive.

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

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

Add diced eggplant and cook until softened.

Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to break down.

Add the anchovy paste or anchovies and mix well.

Season with salt, pepper, and chili to taste.

Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce in the pan.

Top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, and mozzarella.

Finish with fresh basil before serving.

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