Dinner for 4
Pea Basil Pesto Pasta
$7.46for 415 minServes 4
Linguine gets tossed with peas, basil, roasted peppers, and pine nuts for a bright skillet meal finished with arugula.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta, 8.75 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $0.88Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Leeks and shallots, 0.3 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.09Typical price | |
| Artichoke hearts, 2 oz$0.18/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.36Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Frozen vegetables, 7.5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $0.75Typical price | |
| Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.75$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.12Typical price | |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.25 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.50Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.46 | ||
Swaps
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 15 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.87 per serving$7.46 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 5/6 oz linguine noodles
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 4 clove garlic
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 shallot
- 2 jarred roasted red pepper
- 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cup fresh green peas
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 2 cup arugula
Steps
- Boil the linguine in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes, then reserve 1/2 cup water and drain.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic and shallots for 2 minutes.
- Add the roasted peppers and peas, and cook for 2 minutes until the peas are hot.
- Process the pine nuts, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and reserved pasta water into a pesto.
- Toss the pasta, pesto, and arugula in the skillet over low heat for 2 minutes, until the arugula wilts.
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