Pennette 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 pasta according to package instructions.

In a pan, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add diced eggplant and cook until softened.

Pour in the tomato sauce and a splash of wine, stirring to combine.

Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix well.

Layer with grated parmesan and add the slice of pancetta.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens