What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.50Typical price | |
| Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price | |
| Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.57Typical price | |
| Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.10Typical price | |
| Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price | |
| Canned tomatoes, 29 oz$0.08/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.32Typical price | |
| Green beans, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price | |
| Zucchini and summer squash, 0.4 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.76Typical price | |
| Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Spinach, 3 oz$0.35/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.05Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 2 oz$0.55/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.08Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.75$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $0.99Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.36 | ||
Swaps
- Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$2.39 per serving$9.57 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups diced yellow onion
- 1 cup cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups frozen cut italian green beans
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups halved and sliced zucchini
- 1 pkg potato gnocchi
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 1/3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 3/4 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Steps
- Blend the basil, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, minced garlic, and 1/4 cup olive oil until combined.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrots, and celery for 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and thyme, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the gnocchi and cook for 5 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for 3 minutes, then serve with pesto and the remaining Parmesan.
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