Dinner for 8
Creamy Tomato Pasta
Mini penne simmers with onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, cream, and basil for a rich skillet pasta dinner.
$4.21for 4 servings
$1.05 per serving$4.21 for 4
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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: cookingclassy.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $3.48Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.41 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mini penne pasta
- salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 28 oz can crushed roma tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3/4 cup pasta water
Steps
- Boil the mini penne in a large pot of salted water until just tender, then reserve 3/4 cup pasta water and drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped onion for 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer over medium-low heat for 8 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes, then stir in the pasta and reserved water.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in Parmesan and basil.
Swaps
- 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
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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