Dinner for 4
Fresh Tomato Ricotta Pasta
$6.98for 415 minServes 4
Whole wheat pasta combines with garlicky tomatoes, spinach, basil, ricotta, and parmesan for a quick creamy meal.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
 | Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.98 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer
$1.75 per serving$6.98 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lb cocktail size tomatoes
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
Steps
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package directions, then drain it.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the sliced garlic and tomatoes for 4 minutes, until the tomatoes soften.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes, until wilted.
- Add the pasta, basil, parmesan, ricotta, salt, and pepper, then toss until combined.
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