Dinner for 7
Pasta alla Norma
$4.91for 440 minServes 7
Tube pasta simmers in tomato sauce with tender eggplant, garlic, herbs, anchovy, and ricotta salata.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Eggplant, 1.5 lb$1.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $2.98Typical price |
 | White fish (tilapia, a little$6.99/lb typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
 | Cottage cheese, 4 oz$0.17/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.60 | ||
Swaps
- Swap white fish (tilapia for salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
$1.23 per serving$4.91 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb tube shaped pasta
- 1/4 cup regular olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb eggplant
- 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pinch granulated sugar
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/3 cup fresh basil
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup ricotta salata
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until firm according to the package time.
- Cut the eggplant into small cubes and heat the regular olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the eggplant for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until tender and lightly browned.
- Add the garlic, anchovy paste, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar, Italian seasoning, and oregano; simmer for 12 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, toss it with the sauce and basil, and finish with extra virgin olive oil and ricotta salata.
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