Una Pasta ricca di storia e... Salsiccia Calabrese

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is typically cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add crumbled Italian sausage; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in canned tomatoes and stir to combine; season with salt, black pepper, basil, and oregano.

Bring to a simmer and reduce heat; cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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