Dinner for 12
Pasta e Fagioli
$5.11for 450 minServes 12
This filling bean soup combines ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, broth, beans, and ditalini pasta in one pot.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
 | Broth, 32 oz$0.07/oz typical | 32 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
 | Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.32 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/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 spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.28 per serving$5.11 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 lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots
- 1 large onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 15 oz canned great northern beans
- 15 oz canned kidney beans
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the beef for 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the carrots, onion, celery, and garlic, and cook for 6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in both kinds of beans and the basil, then heat for 5 minutes.
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