Dinner for 6
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
This Italian-style soup combines browned beef, vegetables, tomatoes, beans, broth, and pasta in one seasoned pot.
$11.18for 4 servings
$2.79 per serving$11.18 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.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.57Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 24 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.77 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans
- finely shredded romano or parmesan cheese (optional)
- 3 tbsp minced fresh parsley
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the beef for 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook for 6 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, water, diced tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add the ditalini and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in both kinds of beans and the parsley, then heat for 5 minutes and top with cheese if using.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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