Lunche for 4
Lemon Herb Pasta Salad
Farfalle pasta combines with lemony chickpeas, fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese.
Typical price
$4.91for 4 servings
$1.23 per serving$4.91 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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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetLunchesBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cans (14 oz) chickpeas
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 generous squeeze of lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil (optional)
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley and basil
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Boil the farfalle in salted water until tender, following the package timing.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water until cool.
- Mash the garlic with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Stir the chickpeas into the lemon mixture and let them stand for 15 minutes.
- Add the pasta, herbs, and optional olive oil, then toss well.
- Fold in the Parmesan and chill the salad for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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