Dinner for 4
Spaghetti with Butternut Leek Sauce
Tender butternut squash, leek, garlic, sage, and parmesan create a creamy sauce for spaghetti without added cream.
Typical price
$6.00for 4 servings
$1.50 per serving$6.00 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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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.66Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 1.25 | $2.39Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.00 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb butternut squash
- 1 tbsp light butter
- 8 oz spaghetti of your choice
- 1 cup large leek
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh shaved parmesan cheese
- 4 sage leaves
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Peel and cube the butternut squash, then boil it in salted water for 12 minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti in another pot of salted water until tender, then reserve 1 cup cooking water.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet and cook the leek, garlic, and sage over medium heat for 6 minutes.
- Drain and mash the squash into the skillet with the leek mixture.
- Stir in enough reserved pasta water to make a smooth sauce.
- Toss in the spaghetti and parmesan, then season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- 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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