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Dinner for 8

Pasta e Fagioli with prosciutto

$7.42for 450 minServes 8

Pancetta, vegetables, tomatoes, beans, and small pasta simmer together in a hearty Italian-style soup.

Pasta e Fagioli with prosciutto with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Prosciutto, 4 oz$1.20/oz typical4 oz$4.80Typical price
Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical0.4 lb$0.52Typical price
Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical0.2 lb$0.21Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical15 oz$1.50Typical price
Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical15 oz$1.20Typical price
Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical33 oz$2.32Typical price
Mint, a little$1.99 each typicala little$0.04Typical price
Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical3.5 oz$0.35Typical price
Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical30 oz$2.70Typical price
Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical1 oz$0.48Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$14.85

Swaps

  • 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
  • Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 50 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 8servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

ItalianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$1.86 per serving$7.42 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz pancetta
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sea salt (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup dry ditalini pasta or other small pasta shape
  • 2 cans (15 oz) cannellini or great northern beans
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • minced flat leaf parsley (optional)
  • crusty bread (optional)

Steps

  1. Cut the pancetta, onion, and carrot into small pieces, and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook the pancetta in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
  3. Add the onion, carrot, and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, rosemary, thyme, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the pasta and beans, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley, if using, then cook for 2 minutes before serving.

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