Dinner for 4
Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta
Ground beef, tomatoes, broth, and fusilli simmer in one pot before cream makes the pasta rich and smooth.
$13.63for 4 servings
$3.41 per serving$13.63 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.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersOne-potSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $6.05Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.21Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.23Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 500 g / 1 lb beef mince / ground beef
- 2 tsp italian herbs
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g / 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock/broth
- 350 g / 12oz fusilli
- 3/4 cups thickened / heavy cream
- parmesan cheese
- parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the Italian herbs, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes, and broth.
- Add the fusilli, bring the pot to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the cream and cook for 2 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in Parmesan and parsley if using.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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