What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price | |
| Heavy cream, 17 oz$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price | |
| Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 3.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price | |
| Spinach, 4 oz$0.35/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.40Typical price | |
| Fennel, 0.75$2.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.87Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.37 | ||
Swaps
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetFamilyDinnersOne-potSpring
Typical price
$2.39 per serving$9.58 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- 6 oz marinated artichokes
Steps
- Melt the butter in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic and red pepper for 1 minute.
- Add the broth and cream, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, and stir in the pasta, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 11 minutes, stirring twice, until the penne is tender.
- Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
- Fold in the spinach and artichokes, cover, and cook for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
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