What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian, 1 lb$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price | |
| Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Pasta sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical | 24 oz | $2.40Typical price | |
| Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price | |
| Cottage cheese, 8 oz$0.17/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.36Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 2 oz$0.55/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.10Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.95 | ||
Swaps
- Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano) (Italian seasoning)
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianFamilyKid-friendlyDinnersMeal prepCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$3.49 per serving$13.95 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian or breakfast sausage
- 16 oz Pasta (ziti)
- 24 oz Pasta sauce
- 8 oz Mozzarella
- 8 oz Cottage cheese or ricotta
- 2 oz Parmesan
- 1 Garlic
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and boil the pasta 3 minutes short of done.
- Brown the sausage with garlic and stir in the sauce.
- Mix the pasta with the sauce and sausage, then layer half in a dish.
- Dollop on cottage cheese and half the mozzarella, then add the rest of the pasta.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan and bake 25 minutes.
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