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Dinner for 4

Creamy Tomato Meatballs

$9.10for 445 minServes 4

Beef meatballs bake until cooked, then simmer in creamy tomato sauce with pesto and melted cheese.

Creamy Tomato Meatballs with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical1.75 oz$0.96Typical price
Mozzarella, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical2 oz$0.60Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Heavy cream, 3 oz$0.22/oz typical3 oz$0.68Typical price
Garlic, a little$0.75 each typicala little$0.08Typical price
Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical1 lb$5.49Typical price
Tomato paste and sauce, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical8 oz$0.80Typical price
Alfredo, 1 oz$0.18/oz typical1 oz$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$9.10

Swaps

  • Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • 45 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

ItalianLow-carbHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer

Typical price

$2.28 per serving$9.10 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce with basil
  • 2 tbsp prepared pesto
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a large rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Mix the beef, parmesan, mozzarella, egg, two tablespoons cream, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  3. Shape the mixture into small meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18 minutes, until the meatballs reach 160 F.
  5. Simmer the tomato sauce, pesto, and remaining cream in a large skillet for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring gently.

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