What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.75$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $0.93Typical price |
 | Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.25 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.50Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.77 | ||
Swaps
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.38 per serving$5.53 for 4
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Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups arugula
- cherry tomatoes (optional)
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
- parmesan cheese (optional)
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Cook the spaghetti for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
- Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
- Return the spaghetti to the pot and stir in the pesto and enough cooking water to coat it.
- Fold in the arugula and serve while warm.
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