Dinner for 4

Pasta Primavera with cherry and grape tomatoes

Name: Pasta Primavera with cherry and grape tomatoes
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot; 1 large carrot; 1 zucchini; 1 yellow squash; 6 tbsp unsalted butter; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1/2 cup whole milk (optional); 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; chopped fresh basil or flat leaf parsley (optional); crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Pasta and colorful vegetables cook in a buttery parmesan sauce with tomatoes, basil, and mild garlic seasoning.

Typical price

$9.59for 4 servings

$2.40 per serving$9.59 for 4

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Pasta Primavera with cherry and grape tomatoes

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40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Back to school Summer

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.21Typical price
Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	3 oz	$1.20Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical	2 oz	$0.36Typical price
Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.38Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.59

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

12 oz pasta
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot
1 large carrot
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash
6 tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 cup whole milk (optional)
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
chopped fresh basil or flat leaf parsley (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package directions, then drain and reserve 1 cup cooking water.
Slice the shallot, carrot, zucchini, and yellow squash into thin pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the shallot and carrot for 4 minutes.
Add the zucchini and yellow squash, then cook for 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
Melt the butter in the skillet, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the pasta, milk, parmesan, and 1/2 cup cooking water, then toss for 3 minutes until creamy.

Swaps

Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices