Dinner for 4
Pasta E Ceci
$8.98for 430 minServes 4
Chickpeas, pasta, vegetables, and broth simmer together into a hearty Italian soup with tender greens.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 1.5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.12Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
 | Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
 | Kale, 1$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.18Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.98 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.25 per serving$8.98 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 rib celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 3 1/2 cups chopped kale or escarole
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the chopped onion and celery for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and rosemary for 1 minute.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and tomato paste, then cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth, bring the pot to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the ditalini and cook for 10 minutes, until tender.
- Add the kale or escarole and cook for 3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
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