Dinner for 4

Pasta Primavera with cherry and grape tomatoes

Name: Pasta Primavera with cherry and grape tomatoes
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot; 1 large carrot; 1 zucchini; 1 yellow squash; 6 tbsp unsalted butter; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1/2 cup whole milk (optional); 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; chopped fresh basil or flat leaf parsley (optional); crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

$9.59for 440 minServes 4

Pasta and colorful vegetables cook in a buttery parmesan sauce with tomatoes, basil, and mild garlic seasoning.

Pasta Primavera with cherry and grape tomatoes

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
	Butter, 3 oz$0.40/oz typical	3 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 2 oz$0.18/oz typical	2 oz	$0.36Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.38Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.59

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Back to school Summer

Typical price

$2.40 per serving$9.59 for 4

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Ingredients

12 oz pasta
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot
1 large carrot
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash
6 tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 cup whole milk (optional)
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
chopped fresh basil or flat leaf parsley (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package directions, then drain and reserve 1 cup cooking water.
Slice the shallot, carrot, zucchini, and yellow squash into thin pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the shallot and carrot for 4 minutes.
Add the zucchini and yellow squash, then cook for 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
Melt the butter in the skillet, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the pasta, milk, parmesan, and 1/2 cup cooking water, then toss for 3 minutes until creamy.