Dinner for 6
Whole Wheat Vodka Penne
Whole wheat penne and cauliflower simmer in a creamy tomato vodka sauce with garlic, pancetta, basil, and parsley.
Typical price
$5.40for 4 servings
$1.35 per serving$5.40 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: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | a little | $0.48Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Prosciutto or pancetta$1.20/oz typical | 2 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.10 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cauliflower
- 12 oz whole wheat penne pasta
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 2 oz pancetta or bacon
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add the penne and cauliflower, and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
- Cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes until crisp, then stir in the garlic for 1 minute.
- Pour in the vodka and simmer for 2 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and cauliflower, reserving 1 cup cooking water, and add them to the skillet.
- Stir in the milk and enough cooking water to loosen the sauce, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss with the basil and parsley, then serve hot.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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