Dinner for 4
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Pasta meets garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy tomato sauce for a quick skillet dinner.
Typical price
$6.19for 4 servings
$1.55 per serving$6.19 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.47Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 15 oz | $0.59Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.76Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.06Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.19 | |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 cup yoghurt or sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pepper
- 300 g pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp oil from sun dried tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 4 cups finely shredded fresh english spinach
- parmesan cheese
- fresh basil
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the pasta until tender, and reserve 1/2 cup cooking water before draining.
- Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, milk, cream, yogurt, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
- Add the drained pasta and parmesan, toss with enough reserved water to loosen the sauce, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Top the pasta with more parmesan and fresh basil.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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