One Pot Creamy Spaghetti - Episode 234

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and cheaper than chicken breast.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of butter.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat.

Add Italian sausage removed from its casing and cook for about 4 minutes, breaking it up until it's in small pieces.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft.

Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, then mix well.

Add spaghetti, ensuring the liquids cover the pasta.

Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally for 15 to 25 minutes until the pasta is cooked through.

Remove the lid and add heavy cream, stirring until heated through and well mixed.

Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens