Dinner for 4
Alfredo Pasta with Peas
Whole grain pasta and peas are tossed with a garlic, pesto, milk, stock, and Parmesan sauce without butter.
$3.81for 4 servings
$0.95 per serving$3.81 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: minimalistbaker.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.26Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 9 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.81 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp pesto any kind
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup green peas
- 3/4 box box whole grain pasta
Steps
- Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk and vegetable stock.
- Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until lightly thickened, then stir in the pesto, salt, and pepper.
- Add the peas and simmer for 3 minutes until hot.
- Drain the pasta, toss it with the sauce, and stir in the Parmesan.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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