Dinner for 10
Baked Spaghetti with ground beef
$5.73for 445 minServes 10
Spaghetti, seasoned beef, ricotta, and mozzarella bake together for a warm, cheesy casserole with a tender pasta center.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Butter, 2.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
 | Milk, 16 oz$0.04/oz typical | 16 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 12 oz$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.33 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
$1.43 per serving$5.73 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 5 tbsp butter
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain and toss with the remaining butter.
- Brown the beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then add the garlic, seasoned salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Beat the eggs with the ricotta and Parmesan in a large bowl, then stir in the drained spaghetti.
- Layer half the spaghetti mixture, the beef mixture, and the remaining spaghetti in the dish, then cover with mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the center is hot and the beef reaches 160 F.
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