Creamy Garlic and Herb Pasta

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 is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

Preheat the oven and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large dish.

Add 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of oregano, salt, black pepper, and cherry tomatoes to the dish; mix well.

Place garlic and herb cheese in the center of the dish and bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

Cook 350 grams of pasta in salted boiling water with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

Once the pasta is cooked, mix it with the baked tomatoes and cheese, ensuring the pasta is well coated.

If the mixture is dry, add some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Garnish with basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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