Dinner for 7

Cajun Beef Vegetable Pasta

Name: Cajun Beef Vegetable Pasta
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 onion; 500 g / 1 lb beef mince; 1 carrot; 1 zucchini; 1 red capsicum; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 800 g / 28 oz canned crushed tomato; 400 g / 14 oz kidney beans; 2 cups chicken stock/broth; 2 cups water; 1 green onion stem (optional); 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 1/2 tbsp paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

$8.35for 440 minServes 7

Beef, vegetables, beans, tomatoes, and elbow pasta simmer together in one pot before receiving a cheesy finish.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Ground beef, 1.1 lb$5.49/lb typical	1.1 lb	$6.05Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.5 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.90Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 29 oz$0.08/oz typical	29 oz	$2.34Typical price
	Canned beans, 14 oz$0.09/oz typical	14 oz	$1.27Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.60

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
7servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners One-pot

Typical price

$2.09 per serving$8.35 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 onion
500 g / 1 lb beef mince
1 carrot
1 zucchini
1 red capsicum
2 tbsp tomato paste
800 g / 28 oz canned crushed tomato
400 g / 14 oz kidney beans
2 cups chicken stock/broth
2 cups water
1 green onion stem (optional)
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrot, zucchini, red pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add the beef and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt for 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken stock, water, and pasta, then bring the pot to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the Colby cheese and green onion until the cheese melts.

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