Dinner for 6

Cheesy Penne Pasta

Name: Cheesy Penne Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; salt and pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 yellow onion; 2 carrots; 1 red bell pepper; 7 cloves garlic; 1 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes in puree; 1 cans (15 oz) fire roasted tomatoes with seasonings; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 tsp each chicken bouillon; 1/2 tsp each dried oregano; 3 cups water; 12 oz uncooked penne; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese

$10.94for 430 minServes 6

Ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, cream, and three cheeses cook with penne for a rich one-pot pasta meal.

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	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
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical	0.75	$0.52Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 44 oz$0.08/oz typical	44 oz	$3.48Typical price
	Broth, 0.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.40

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 heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.73 per serving$10.94 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
salt and pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 yellow onion
2 carrots
1 red bell pepper
7 cloves garlic
1 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 cans (15 oz) fire roasted tomatoes with seasonings
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp each chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp each dried oregano
3 cups water
12 oz uncooked penne
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the beef for 7 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
Add the onion, carrots, bell pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, then cook for 4 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon, oregano, and water.
Add the penne, bring the mixture to a boil, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella over low heat for 2 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and let the pasta rest for 2 minutes.

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