Polpette di Tonno Fresco Al Sugo

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines are often less expensive and still provide omega-3s.

In a bowl, combine the fresh tuna, bread crumbs, egg, grated parmesan, and season with salt.

Form the mixture into meatballs.

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

Add the meatballs to the pan and brown them on all sides.

Pour in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

Add fresh basil and parsley before serving.

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