Dinner for 6
Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta
$11.99for 445 minServes 6
Ground beef, mushrooms, spinach, and noodles simmer in one pot with broth, milk, and melted cheese.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
 | Broth, 29 oz$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
 | Egg noodles, 16 oz$0.14/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
 | Spinach, 5 oz$0.35/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.75Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.99 | ||
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 pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinnersOne-pot
$3.00 per serving$11.99 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 3 1/2 cups low sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 lb uncooked wide egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 bag (5 oz) spinach
- freshly ground salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the mushrooms and onion for 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Pour in the milk and broth, add the egg noodles, and bring the pot to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring often, until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in the spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then cook uncovered for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts.
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