Pasta con Salsiccia Chef Stefano Barbato

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor, while pecorino is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while canola is more budget-friendly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Dried basil is easier to store and use, while spinach can add bulk at a lower cost.

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

In a pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the sausage to the pan, breaking it apart and cooking until browned.

Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.

Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until reduced.

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding grated parmesan or grana cheese before serving.

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