What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Red onions, 0.5 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price | |
| Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price | |
| Pickles and olives, 21 oz$0.18/oz typical | 21 oz | $3.82Typical price | |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price | |
| Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.15 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupWine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 14servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetSide dishesBack to schoolSummer
Typical price
$0.80 per serving$3.18 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb dry mini penne pasta
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 red pepper
- 20 oz sweet & spicy pickles
- 6 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp pickle juice
- pepper or garlic powder
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the penne until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water until cool.
- Dice the onion, red pepper, pickles, and cheddar into small pieces.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, pickle juice, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Toss the pasta and chopped ingredients with the dressing, then chill for 5 minutes.
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