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ricotta salata

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for sautéing.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana Padano offers a similar taste profile for less.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

Cook the Tortiglioni pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the eggplants by slicing them and salting them to remove excess moisture.

In a pan, heat extra virgin olive oil and sauté the eggplant slices until golden brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan with the eggplants and cook until the tomatoes break down into a sauce.

Stir in the brown sugar, salt, and pepper to taste, and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce, mixing well to combine.

Serve the pasta topped with grated salted ricotta cheese and garnish with fresh basil, mint, and thyme.

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