Pasta ncasciata al forno alla Siciliana @intavernaconlucia

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are often less expensive and more accessible.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen eggplant

Frozen eggplant can be a budget-friendly alternative.

capers

🥗Healthier: pickles

💰Cheaper: dill

Dill can mimic the flavor profile of capers at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

In a skillet, sauté diced eggplant until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, sautéed eggplant, diced prosciutto, salame, provola, caciotta, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and ragù with peas.

Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with grated Grana cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

Serve hot.

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